US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mi.N. of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000021087

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz 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 6 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 26,428 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,713 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 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 Sb; SR 0222
Crosses1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz
Location3.5 Mi.N. of US 30
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10422, -76.25425
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 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 traffic26,428 (2023)
Projected traffic31,713 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz built?

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

What condition is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz 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; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz carry?

About 26,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over 1029(JAKE Landis)/Kurtz?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.