US Bridges

SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Kutztown Borough Line · Structure no. 000000000004804

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

About this bridge

SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222 Sb(lr 157)
CrossesT-798(COLLEGE Blvd.)
LocationKutztown Borough Line
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52135, -75.78967
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.) built?

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

What condition is SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.) carry?

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

How long is SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over T-798(COLLEGE Blvd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.