US Bridges

US22/322 over Stony Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Dauphin Boro · Structure no. 000000000041037

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22/322 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US22/322 over Stony Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 50,334 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,094 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS22/322
CrossesStony Creek
LocationDauphin Boro
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36424, -76.92856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,334 (2024)
Projected traffic76,094 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US22/322 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US22/322 over Stony 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US22/322 over Stony Creek carry?

About 50,334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US22/322 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US22/322 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.