US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Swift Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 1/2 Mi.W. of New Oxford · Structure no. 000000000000052

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Swift Run is a concrete slab carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Swift Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 96 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 12,324 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,507 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesSwift Run
Location2 1/2 Mi.W. of New Oxford
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86227, -77.11373
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,324 (2024)
Projected traffic13,507 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Swift 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 Swift Run carry?

About 12,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.