US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Intersection of Lr 1070 · Structure no. 000000000037554

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,859 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationIntersection of Lr 1070
RouteState Highway 234
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94783, -76.79576
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2024)
Projected traffic7,859 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$356,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.