US Bridges

Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · S.Of East Petersburg · Structure no. 000000000039616

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga is a concrete frame carrying Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,042 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 722; SR 0722
CrossesTrib.Little Connestoga
LocationS.Of East Petersburg
RouteState Highway 722
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09616, -76.36326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,587 (2024)
Projected traffic22,042 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga carry?

About 7,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 722; SR 0722 over Trib.Little Connestoga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.