US Bridges

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2.3 Mi.E. of Reamstown · Structure no. 000000000021116

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,816
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 19,816 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,474 by 2035. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 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 Nb; SR 0222
CrossesI-76 Pa Turnpike
Location2.3 Mi.E. of Reamstown
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21828, -76.08451
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,816 (2024)
Projected traffic19,474 by 2035
Trucks13%
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$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike carry?

About 19,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb; SR 0222 over I-76 Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.