US Bridges

Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of US22 & PA39 · Structure no. 000000000014196

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 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 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 15,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,728 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 39; SR 0039
CrossesUS 22; SR 0022
LocationInter of US22 & PA39
RouteState Highway 39
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32609, -76.89065
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,978 (2024)
Projected traffic26,728 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022 carry?

About 15,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 39; SR 0039 over US 22; SR 0022?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.