US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · South of Lancaster City · Structure no. 000000000021073

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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 8,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,853 by 2033. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Sb; SR 0222
CrossesConestoga River
LocationSouth of Lancaster City
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02131, -76.30409
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,949 (2024)
Projected traffic12,853 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 222 Sb; 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 Sb; SR 0222 over Conestoga River carry?

About 8,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.