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US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000021056

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, 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 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS222ROBERT Fulton
CrossesConowingo Creek
Location1 MI N of Wakefield
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78672, -76.16789
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2023)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek built?

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

What condition is US222ROBERT 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US222ROBERT Fulton over Conowingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.