US Bridges

US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000004800

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,598 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 222SB(LR157)
CrossesSR 8009SB on Ramp to 222
Location2 Mi.S.Of Kutztown
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.50756, -75.80196
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,598 (2023)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222 carry?

About 11,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222SB(LR157) over SR 8009SB on Ramp to 222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.