US Bridges

US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Cornwall Boro · Structure no. 000000000022678

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 3,766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322 Eb; SR 0322
CrossesPa 72; SR 0072
LocationCornwall Boro
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25682, -76.43091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,766 (2024)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072 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 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072 carry?

About 3,766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 Eb; SR 0322 over Pa 72; SR 0072?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.