US Bridges

US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E. of I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037368

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 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 46,585 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,705 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30; SR 0030
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.5 Mi.E. of I-83
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9838, -76.72092
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,585 (2023)
Projected traffic68,705 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 46,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 30; SR 0030 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.