US Bridges

US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · US 222 S.B. over US 30 · Structure no. 000000000021080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 33,396 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,385 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 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 SB Ramp
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationUS 222 S.B. over US 30
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06731, -76.28822
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 rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 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 traffic33,396 (2024)
Projected traffic35,385 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$707,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030 built?

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

What condition is US 222 SB Ramp 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 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 33,396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 SB Ramp over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.