US Bridges

US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mile East of TR 96 · Structure no. 000000000003956

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 4,912 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesTrib.To Shawnee Lake
Location0.6 Mile East of TR 96
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.04904, -78.63272
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,912 (2024)
Projected traffic5,507 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake carry?

About 4,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 30 over Trib.To Shawnee Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.