US Bridges

US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1MI W of Fontana · Structure no. 000000000022673

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13,780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,193 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; SR 0322
CrossesGingrich Run
Location1MI W of Fontana
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28108, -76.53146
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,780 (2024)
Projected traffic18,193 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run carry?

About 13,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; SR 0322 over Gingrich Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.