US Bridges

Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · One Mile W of Florin · Structure no. 000000000068566

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9,018 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,947 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 230; W.Main St.
CrossesTrib to Donegal Creek
LocationOne Mile W of Florin
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates40.1195, -76.53839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,018 (2024)
Projected traffic14,947 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek carry?

About 9,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 230; W.Main St. over Trib to Donegal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.