US Bridges

SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000035932

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,759
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,177 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0030
CrossesSouthwest Pa Railroad
LocationHempfield Township
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3064, -79.5757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,759 (2024)
Projected traffic22,177 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad carry?

About 15,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.