US Bridges

US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N.W. of Hinkletown · Structure no. 000000000041214

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,414 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; 28th Div.
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.5 Mi.N.W. of Hinkletown
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15311, -76.12764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,473 (2023)
Projected traffic27,414 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; 28th Div. over 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 US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River carry?

About 17,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; 28th Div. over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.