US Bridges

US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000021005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South 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 24,151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,891 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 Wb; SR 0030
CrossesAbandoned Norfolk South
Location2 Mi. E. of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03839, -76.47223
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,151 (2023)
Projected traffic31,891 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South built?

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

What condition is US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South 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 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South carry?

About 24,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Abandoned Norfolk South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.