US Bridges

222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.S.E. of Ephrata · Structure no. 000000000021102

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 21,653 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,568 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries222 NB
Crosses322 EB 322 WB
Location0.75 Mi.S.E. of Ephrata
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.16336, -76.15127
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,653 (2023)
Projected traffic21,568 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB carry?

About 21,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 222 NB over 322 EB 322 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.