US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 MI North of LR126 · Structure no. 000000000037364

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 38,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,968 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesPa 74; SR 0074
Location2.7 MI North of LR126
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.96513, -76.7714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,477 (2023)
Projected traffic58,968 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$622,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074 carry?

About 38,477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Pa 74; SR 0074?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.