US Bridges

US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.S.E. of Hinkletown · Structure no. 000000000021205

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 9,874 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,498 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS322;DIVISION HWY
CrossesTrib to Conestoga River
Location0.5 Mi.S.E. of Hinkletown
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14229, -76.10991
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,874 (2023)
Projected traffic12,498 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River carry?

About 9,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US322;DIVISION HWY over Trib to Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.