US Bridges

Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · PA12-US222/422 Interchnge · Structure no. 000000000004781

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,607
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 60,607 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,095 by 2032. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 12 (lr 06150)
Crosses222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST
LocationPA12-US222/422 Interchnge
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates40.35842, -75.94443
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,607 (2024)
Projected traffic79,095 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST carry?

About 60,607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 12 (lr 06150) over 222 SB 422 WB Ck City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.