SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Fifth and Water St. · Structure no. 000000000004792
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 99 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 19,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,957 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run carry?
About 19,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR2005(LR157)222B over Laurel Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.