US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Paradise · Structure no. 000000000048130

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,219 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,636 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationParadise
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01108, -76.13528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,219 (2024)
Projected traffic23,636 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek carry?

About 15,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.