US Bridges

US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Chambers Hill · Structure no. 000000000014369

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 17,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,378 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 322 Eb; SR 0322
CrossesSR 3030 & Abandoned RR
LocationChambers Hill
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.25309, -76.80335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,681 (2023)
Projected traffic28,378 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR carry?

About 17,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over SR 3030 & Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.