US Bridges

US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. to Owl Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2MI E Myerstown · Structure no. 000000000069096

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. to Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. to Owl Creek 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 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 9,839 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,310 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 422; Lincoln Av
CrossesTrib. to Owl Creek
Location2MI E Myerstown
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.38314, -76.28734
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,839 (2023)
Projected traffic18,310 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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. to Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is US 422; Lincoln Av over Trib. to Owl 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 June 2024.

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

About 9,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.