US Bridges

US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000021085

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25,941 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,129 by 2045. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222;N.B. SR0222
CrossesSR 1029 and Kurtz Run
Location3.5 Mi. N. of US 30
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10406, -76.25404
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,941 (2023)
Projected traffic31,129 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run 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;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run carry?

About 25,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222;N.B. SR0222 over SR 1029 and Kurtz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.