US Bridges

US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. W. of Fruitvl Pike · Structure no. 000000000041339

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
658 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 31,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,447 by 2045. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 30 Wb; SR 0030
CrossesPa 283
Location.5 Mi. W. of Fruitvl Pike
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.07129, -76.32482
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,206 (2023)
Projected traffic37,447 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283 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 October 2020.

How much traffic does US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283 carry?

About 31,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Wb; SR 0030 over Pa 283?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.