US Bridges

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · South of Lancaster City · Structure no. 000000000021072

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
764 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 years old, older 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 11,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,927 by 2032. The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 Nb; SR 0222
CrossesConestoga River
LocationSouth of Lancaster City
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.02159, -76.30267
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length764 ft (232.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,352 (2024)
Projected traffic11,927 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River carry?

About 11,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.