US Bridges

Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Dauphin · Structure no. 000000000014396

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,594 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 443; SR 0443
CrossesSR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322
Location1 MI E Dauphin
RouteState Highway 443
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34747, -76.9089
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,205 (2024)
Projected traffic4,594 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322 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 Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322 carry?

About 4,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over SR 0022; Ramp P;US22-322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.