US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · L.Paxton-W.Hanover Twp · Structure no. 000000000014184

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 16,072 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,896 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationL.Paxton-W.Hanover Twp
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32866, -76.76088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,072 (2024)
Projected traffic23,896 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 16,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.