US Bridges

SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near PA737 Exit · Structure no. 000000000004805

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek 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 11,547 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,545 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222 Nb(lr 157)
CrossesSacony Creek
LocationNear PA737 Exit
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53078, -75.76847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,547 (2023)
Projected traffic14,545 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek carry?

About 11,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 Nb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.