US Bridges

US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Fort Loudon · Structure no. 000000000017315

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 5,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 30;LINCOLN HWY
CrossesW Br Conococheague Creek
LocationFort Loudon
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.91095, -77.90228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,885 (2023)
Projected traffic7,728 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek carry?

About 5,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30;LINCOLN HWY over W Br Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.