US Bridges

SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Safe Harbor · Structure no. 000000000021659

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3030 Slackwater
CrossesStehman Run
Location2 Mi. N. of Safe Harbor
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.96165, -76.36418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2023)
Projected traffic864 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3030 Slackwater over Stehman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.