US Bridges

US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · East of Breezewood · Structure no. 000000000004460

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,502
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,766 by 2030. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (lr 39)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast of Breezewood
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01223, -78.20661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2024)
Projected traffic3,766 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lr 39) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.