US Bridges

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. E. of Reamstown · Structure no. 000000000021119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,012
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20,012 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,739 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 Sb; SR 0222
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location3 Mi. E. of Reamstown
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.22343, -76.0676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,012 (2024)
Projected traffic20,739 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek 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 Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 20,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb; SR 0222 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.