US Bridges

US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of Quarryville · Structure no. 000000000021061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,914 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,203 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222; SR 0222
CrossesBr. Beaver Creek
Location1 MI NW of Quarryville
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90691, -76.18419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,914 (2023)
Projected traffic12,203 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 222; SR 0222 over Br. Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.