US Bridges

US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014170

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,603
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,603 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,105 by 2045. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 22 Eb; SR 0022
CrossesSR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b
LocationInter of I81 & US22
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.30312, -76.88078
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,603 (2024)
Projected traffic28,105 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b carry?

About 16,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Eb; SR 0022 over SR 0081; SR 8003 Rp A@b?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.