US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Station · Structure no. 000000000041726

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR 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 72,498 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,950 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesNorfolk and Southern RR
LocationGreenfield Station
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.04403, -76.24773
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,498 (2024)
Projected traffic76,950 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR built?

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

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR carry?

About 72,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk and Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.