US Bridges

SR 0030 over SR 3026

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000035933

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0030 over SR 3026 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0030 over SR 3026 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 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 41,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,606 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0030
CrossesSR 3026
LocationHempfield Township
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3036, -79.56306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,688 (2024)
Projected traffic22,606 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 0030 over SR 3026 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 0030 over SR 3026 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 SR 3026 carry?

About 41,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 over SR 3026?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 over SR 3026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.