US Bridges

US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Caledonia · Structure no. 000000000017333

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,365
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,365 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,126 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 30; Lincoln HWY
CrossesRocky Mt Creek
LocationCaledonia
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.90633, -77.47839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,365 (2023)
Projected traffic13,126 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek carry?

About 15,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; Lincoln HWY over Rocky Mt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.