US Bridges

T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N. of S.R. 462 · Structure no. 000000000037378

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-853; Shoe Hse RD
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
Location0.5 Mi.N. of S.R. 462
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99969, -76.63717
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2024)
Projected traffic885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-853; Shoe Hse RD over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.