US Bridges

US 30 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI W. of Pa 41 · Structure no. 000000000053415

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Drainage Ditch in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,581 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W. of Pa 41
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.99382, -76.02586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,581 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 30 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.