US Bridges

US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · City of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000048674

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,800 by 2034. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Lititz Pike
CrossesAMTRAK RR
LocationCity of Lancaster
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05561, -76.30544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,272 (2024)
Projected traffic36,800 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR carry?

About 28,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Lititz Pike over AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.