US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1051; Church ST

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S. of Reamstown · Structure no. 000000000021108

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 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 1051; Church ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1051; Church ST in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 274 ft (83.5 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 1051; Church ST
Location.5 Mi.S. of Reamstown
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.20478, -76.11793
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1051; Church ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1051; Church ST 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 1051; Church ST 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 1051; Church ST?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over SR 1051; Church ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.