US Bridges

US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of Kutztown · Structure no. 000000000004802

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 11,598 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 222 Sb(lr 157)
CrossesT-606(SHARADIN Rd.)
Location1 MI SW of Kutztown
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.52217, -75.78927
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.) 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.) carry?

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

How long is US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.)?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-606(SHARADIN Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.