US Bridges

Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Columbia Boro · Structure no. 000000000021258

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030 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 9,229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,996 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 441; 3rd Street
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationColumbia Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03831, -76.50971
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,229 (2024)
Projected traffic27,996 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030 built?

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

What condition is Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030 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 Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 9,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 441; 3rd Street over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.