US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Bethel Township · Structure no. 000000000022607

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,259 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,873 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesEarlakill Run
LocationBethel Township
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45211, -76.39028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,259 (2023)
Projected traffic11,873 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run 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 Earlakill Run carry?

About 8,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Earlakill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.