US Bridges

US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Rockville · Structure no. 000000000014165

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
494 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over Norfolk Southern RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 20,777 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,718 by 2032. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 Wb; SR 0022
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationRockville
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.33992, -76.90472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,777 (2023)
Projected traffic35,718 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 Wb; 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 November 2022.

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

About 20,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.