US Bridges

U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000E. of SR 4020 · Structure no. 000000000041571

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 103,831 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,232 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesU.S. 30 SR0030
CrossesNor/South&amtrak
Location2000E. of SR 4020
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.06658, -76.33279
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,831 (2024)
Projected traffic104,232 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak carry?

About 103,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 30 SR0030 over Nor/South&amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.