US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N.E. of Lancaster City · Structure no. 000000000021030

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
530 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
114,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 72 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 114,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,945 by 2040. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesConestoga River
LocationN.E. of Lancaster City
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.05761, -76.27277
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,612 (2024)
Projected traffic113,945 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River carry?

About 114,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.