US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E. of Pa 72 · Structure no. 000000000022602

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Swatara Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 8,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,776 by 2032. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesSwatara Creek
Location1 Mi.E. of Pa 72
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42076, -76.48769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,835 (2024)
Projected traffic8,776 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Swatara 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 September 2023.

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

About 8,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.