US Bridges

US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.W. of Myerstown · Structure no. 000000000068336

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 14,515 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,094 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 422; Lincoln Av
CrossesTrib. Tulpehocken Creek
Location2 Mi.W. of Myerstown
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.36709, -76.33889
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,515 (2024)
Projected traffic10,094 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 14,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.