US Bridges

US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile South Fredricksb · Structure no. 000000000068995

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,182 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; SR 0022
CrossesBeach Run
Location0.5 Mile South Fredricksb
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44075, -76.42717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,216 (2024)
Projected traffic8,182 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run carry?

About 10,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 22; SR 0022 over Beach Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.