US Bridges

US 30 over Sindeldecker Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Saluvia · Structure no. 000000000017778

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,284
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Sindeldecker Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Sindeldecker Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,284 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesSindeldecker Run
LocationSaluvia
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99609, -78.09363
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,284 (2024)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Sindeldecker Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Sindeldecker Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Sindeldecker Run carry?

About 3,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Sindeldecker Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Sindeldecker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.