US Bridges

Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.50 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000021079

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,994 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEden Rd; T-717
CrossesUS 222; SR 0222
Location0.50 Mi. N. of US 30
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07216, -76.28698
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,691 (2024)
Projected traffic7,994 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$527,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222 carry?

About 7,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Rd; T-717 over US 222; SR 0222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.