US Bridges

US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004775

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 71,101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,158 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422(LR 793)
CrossesWyomissing Creek
LocationReading Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32985, -75.93936
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,101 (2024)
Projected traffic89,158 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek carry?

About 71,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns US 422(LR 793) over Wyomissing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.