US Bridges

Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Interchange Pa 72 & US 22 · Structure no. 000000000022615

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022 is a concrete frame carrying Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6,692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,824 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 72; SR 0072
CrossesUS 22; SR 0022
LocationInterchange Pa 72 & US 22
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41794, -76.49798
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,692 (2023)
Projected traffic8,824 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022 carry?

About 6,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 72; SR 0072 over US 22; SR 0022?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.