US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · NW of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000042

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,752 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesSettles Run
LocationNW of Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85664, -77.29394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,752 (2023)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run carry?

About 6,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Settles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.