US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000022593

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 11,706 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,419 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38886, -76.62084
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,706 (2024)
Projected traffic11,419 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 11,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.