US Bridges

US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.E. Hershey · Structure no. 000000000048576

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,887
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,887 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,758 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 322; SR 0322
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 Mi. S.E. Hershey
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.27509, -76.62186
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,887 (2024)
Projected traffic20,758 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek carry?

About 13,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; SR 0322 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.