US Bridges

US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Willow Street · Structure no. 000000000021068

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 years old, older 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 13,018 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,005 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 222; SR 0222
CrossesBig Spring Run
Location1 MI NE of Willow Street
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates39.99082, -76.26217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,018 (2024)
Projected traffic17,005 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run carry?

About 13,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222; SR 0222 over Big Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.