FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 222 LITITZ PIKE

Carrying US 222 LITITZ PIKE over AMTRAK RR

City of Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 222 LITITZ PIKE

The US 222 LITITZ PIKE bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries US 222 LITITZ PIKE over AMTRAK RR. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,976 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 222 LITITZ PIKE compares

▲ 5.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Pennsylvania bridges
509
Bridges in Lancaster · 45 in Poor condition
US 222 LITITZ PIKE 44.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
6.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
53.9 m (177 ft)
Deck Width
20.0 m (66 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25,976 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048674

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 222 LITITZ PIKE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 222 LITITZ PIKE against other structures in Lancaster and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 222 LITITZ PIKE?

US 222 LITITZ PIKE in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 222 LITITZ PIKE inspected?

US 222 LITITZ PIKE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,976 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 222 LITITZ PIKE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 222 LITITZ PIKE?

US 222 LITITZ PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 222 LITITZ PIKE?

US 222 LITITZ PIKE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 222 LITITZ PIKE and does age affect safety?

US 222 LITITZ PIKE was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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