US Bridges

US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Clarks Ferry · Structure no. 000000000014143

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,715
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 6 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 14,715 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,657 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 & 15 SR 0011
CrossesUS 22 & 322 SR 0022
Location2 MI N of Clarks Ferry
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42174, -77.01032
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,715 (2023)
Projected traffic17,657 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022 carry?

About 14,715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 & 15 SR 0011 over US 22 & 322 SR 0022?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.