US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.S.E. of Ephrata · Structure no. 000000000021103

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322 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 21,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,865 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 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
CrossesUS 322; SR 0322
Location0.75 Mi.S.E. of Ephrata
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16345, -76.15156
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.
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 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 traffic21,960 (2023)
Projected traffic24,865 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$432,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322 built?

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

What condition is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322 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 US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322 carry?

About 21,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over US 322; SR 0322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.