US Bridges

I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · US422 JCT (I-176) · Structure no. 000000000004740

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older 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 18,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,904 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-176(LR 1011)
CrossesUS 422(LR 793)
LocationUS422 JCT (I-176)
RouteInterstate 176
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30668, -75.89819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 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 span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,660 (2024)
Projected traffic26,904 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$432,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793) carry?

About 18,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-176(LR 1011) over US 422(LR 793)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.