US Bridges

US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · West End of Annville · Structure no. 000000000022696

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15,844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,736 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422; Min St.
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
LocationWest End of Annville
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32746, -76.52561
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,844 (2024)
Projected traffic20,736 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$882,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek 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 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 15,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 422; Min St. over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.