US Bridges

US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · E of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 16,182 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,179 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; York Rd.
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
LocationE of Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84623, -77.19516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,182 (2023)
Projected traffic27,179 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 16,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; York Rd. over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.