US Bridges

1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .7 MI N of LR128 · Structure no. 000000000037671

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 11,719 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,705 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries1016 Cool Spring R
Crosses30 Lincoln Highway
Location.7 MI N of LR128
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.02809, -76.55316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,719 (2023)
Projected traffic14,705 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway carry?

About 11,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 1016 Cool Spring R over 30 Lincoln Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.