US Bridges

US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Chambersburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000017326

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 121 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 10,617 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,758 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Route 30 WB
CrossesTR Conococheague Creek
LocationChambersburg Borough
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.93777, -77.66321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,617 (2024)
Projected traffic13,758 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US Route 30 WB over TR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek carry?

About 10,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 30 WB over TR Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.