US Bridges

US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014172

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 17,483 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,169 by 2045. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 22 Wb; SR 0022
CrossesI-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b
LocationInter of I81 & US22
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.3027, -76.88049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,483 (2024)
Projected traffic24,169 by 2045
Trucks14%
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 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b 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 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b carry?

About 17,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Wb; SR 0022 over I-81; SR 8003 Rp A@b?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.