US Bridges

US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · New Providence · Structure no. 000000000054332

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,809
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,809 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,954 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS222;BEAVERVALLEY
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationNew Providence
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates39.91978, -76.18935
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,809 (2024)
Projected traffic12,954 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek 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 US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,809 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US222;BEAVERVALLEY over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.