US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Intersection PA23 & US30 · Structure no. 000000000021031

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 33 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 114,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,945 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesPa 23 Walnut ST
LocationIntersection PA23 & US30
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.05512, -76.26803
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,612 (2024)
Projected traffic113,945 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pa 23 Walnut ST built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST carry?

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

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 23 Walnut ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.