US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St.

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Columbia Boro · Structure no. 000000000020999

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St. 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 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 48,561 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,160 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesSchool Drive/N. 9th St.
LocationColumbia Boro
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04156, -76.4979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,561 (2023)
Projected traffic64,160 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St. built?

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

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St. carry?

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

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over School Drive/N. 9th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.