US Bridges

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · U.S. 222 N.B. over US 30 · Structure no. 000000000021078

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,043
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 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 34,043 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,420 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Nb; SR 0222
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationU.S. 222 N.B. over US 30
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06725, -76.28806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,043 (2024)
Projected traffic35,420 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$693,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030 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 US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 34,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.