US Bridges

4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N of Mountville Boro · Structure no. 000000000021688

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 7,625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,167 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4005 Prospect RD
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationN of Mountville Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03892, -76.45528
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,625 (2024)
Projected traffic8,167 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 4005 Prospect RD 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 4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 7,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 4005 Prospect RD over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.