US Bridges

US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.S. Oregon I-Change · Structure no. 000000000021086

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

About this bridge

US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck 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 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 222 N.B SR 0222
CrossesT-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck
Location0.5 Mi.S. Oregon I-Change
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.10671, -76.2497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,941 (2023)
Projected traffic31,129 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck built?

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

What condition is US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck 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 SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck carry?

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

How long is US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 N.B SR 0222 over T-620; Ck Rd; Lititz Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.