US Bridges

SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. of Elstonville · Structure no. 000000000021741

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4030 Newport RD
CrossesBehm Run
Location1 Mi. E. of Elstonville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21146, -76.40382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2023)
Projected traffic856 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4030 Newport RD over Behm Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.