US Bridges

U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · E.Hemp./Manheim Twp.Line · Structure no. 000000000041570

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 60,114 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,560 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesU.S.30; SR 0030
CrossesLittle Conestoga Creek
LocationE.Hemp./Manheim Twp.Line
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.06214, -76.34318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,114 (2023)
Projected traffic94,560 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek carry?

About 60,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.30; SR 0030 over Little Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.