US Bridges

Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mi. SE of Swartzville · Structure no. 000000000021357

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 6,088 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,533 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 897; SR 0897
CrossesUS 222; SR 0222
Location1.0 Mi. SE of Swartzville
RouteState Highway 897
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22419, -76.06437
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,088 (2023)
Projected traffic6,533 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Pa 897; SR 0897 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222 carry?

About 6,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 897; SR 0897 over US 222; SR 0222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.