US Bridges

US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004777

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street is a concrete culvert carrying US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 73,048 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,452 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 422(LR 793)
CrossesFranklin Street
LocationReading Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.33399, -75.93955
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,048 (2024)
Projected traffic92,452 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$885,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street built?

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

What condition is US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street carry?

About 73,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US 422(LR 793) over Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.