US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.N.W. of Hahnstown · Structure no. 000000000021106

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 21,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,865 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 Sb; SR 0222
CrossesSR 1049; Glenwood RD
Location0.75 Mi.N.W. of Hahnstown
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.18232, -76.13124
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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 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 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD carry?

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

How long is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1049; Glenwood RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.