US Bridges

SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · US422 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000004773

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,512 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,567 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 793) EB
CrossesSR 3222(LR148)
LocationUS422 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32412, -75.9336
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,512 (2024)
Projected traffic44,567 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148) carry?

About 36,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 793) EB over SR 3222(LR148)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.