US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · S.End of Kutztown Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004797
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 29,775 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,347 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek carry?
About 29,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 222 (lr 157) over Trib.To Moselem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.