US Bridges

1072;T656 Pool RD over 222

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Pa 772 I-Chge · Structure no. 000000000021097

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1072;T656 Pool RD over 222 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1072;T656 Pool RD
Crosses222
Location1 Mi.N. of Pa 772 I-Chge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14215, -76.19882
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2024)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$766,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222 carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 1072;T656 Pool RD over 222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.