US Bridges

US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Fifth St.Highway · Structure no. 000000000004787

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 25,391 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,175 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222B(LR 157)5th
CrossesPa 12 (lr 784)
LocationFifth St.Highway
RouteU.S. Route 222B
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37178, -75.92657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,391 (2024)
Projected traffic29,175 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$462,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784) carry?

About 25,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 222B(LR 157)5th over Pa 12 (lr 784)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.