US Bridges

US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000021055

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222; Rob.Fulton
CrossesConowingo Creek
Location1 MI S of Wakefield
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75948, -76.17455
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2023)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 222; Rob.Fulton over Conowingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.