US Bridges

US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd.

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · SE of Ephrata · Structure no. 000000000021101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd. in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, 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 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 31,602 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,240 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 Southbound
CrossesSR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd.
LocationSE of Ephrata
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.15749, -76.15408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,602 (2024)
Projected traffic28,240 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd. built?

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

What condition is US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd. 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 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd. carry?

About 31,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Southbound over SR1013 Pleas. Valley Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.