US Bridges

US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.W. of Brickerville · Structure no. 000000000021195

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,954 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; 28th Div.
CrossesHammer Creek
Location2 Mi.N.W. of Brickerville
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24123, -76.33662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2024)
Projected traffic8,954 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; 28th Div. over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.