US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Columbia Boro · Structure no. 000000000020998

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 48,561 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,160 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesFifth St-Columbia Boro
LocationColumbia Boro
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03933, -76.50563
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,561 (2023)
Projected traffic64,160 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro carry?

About 48,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Fifth St-Columbia Boro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.