US Bridges

US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Cornwall Borough · Structure no. 000000000022679

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,980 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; Horseshoe
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationCornwall Borough
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25767, -76.381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2024)
Projected traffic8,980 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad 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; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; Horseshoe over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.