US Bridges

US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014169

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail 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 19,291 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,469 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 Eb; SR 0022
CrossesPaxton CR & Park Trail
LocationInter of I81 & US22
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30859, -76.88089
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,291 (2023)
Projected traffic29,469 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail built?

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

What condition is US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail carry?

About 19,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over Paxton CR & Park Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.