US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Abbottstown · Structure no. 000000000054333

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,138 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationAbbottstown
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.88761, -76.9809
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,615 (2024)
Projected traffic22,138 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 14,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.