US Bridges

T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Hummelstown · Structure no. 000000000014372

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,907 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-390/FDDLRS Elbow
CrossesUS 322; SR 0322
Location1 MI W of Hummelstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26095, -76.72498
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2024)
Projected traffic3,907 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$437,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322 carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-390/FDDLRS Elbow over US 322; SR 0322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.