US Bridges

US 422; Cumb. St. over Quittapahilla Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · W.Of 8th.AVE.& Cumb. St. · Structure no. 000000000056668

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422; Cumb. St. over Quittapahilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 422; Cumb. St. over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,655 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422; Cumb. St.
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
LocationW.Of 8th.AVE.& Cumb. St.
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34218, -76.39933
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,274 (2024)
Projected traffic15,655 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 422; Cumb. St. over Quittapahilla Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does US 422; Cumb. St. over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 11,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.