US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Clarks Ferry · Structure no. 000000000014144
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,109 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,506
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 28,506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,632 by 2032. The structure is 1,109 ft (338 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River carry?
About 28,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 1,109 ft (338 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.