US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Five MI N of Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014156

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 43,364 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,908 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationFive MI N of Dauphin
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37938, -77.01016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,364 (2023)
Projected traffic60,908 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$461,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 43,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.