US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. E. of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000021037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,847
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 27,847 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,792 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 Mi. E. of Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.02845, -76.2256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,847 (2024)
Projected traffic38,792 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek carry?

About 27,847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.