US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W of New Oxford · Structure no. 000000000000054

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,378
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, 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 14,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,416 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesSouth Br of Conewago Ck
LocationW of New Oxford
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8616, -77.07399
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
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,378 (2024)
Projected traffic17,416 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$747,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck built?

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

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck 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 South Br of Conewago Ck carry?

About 14,378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over South Br of Conewago Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.