US Bridges

Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi. E. of Reamstown · Structure no. 000000000021111

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLausch RD T-963
CrossesUS 222; SR 0222
Location1.25 Mi. E. of Reamstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21492, -76.09478
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2023)
Projected traffic992 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222 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 Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222 carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lausch RD T-963 over US 222; SR 0222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.