US Bridges

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Pa 772 at Brownstown · Structure no. 000000000021092

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 32,900 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Nb; SR 0222
CrossesPa 772; SR 0772
LocationPa 772 at Brownstown
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12916, -76.21606
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.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 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 traffic32,900 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$231,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772 carry?

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

How long is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over Pa 772; SR 0772?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.