US Bridges

US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · PA737 Exit · Structure no. 000000000004806

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134) 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 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 11,547 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,545 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Nb(lr 157)
CrossesPa 737(LR 06134)
LocationPA737 Exit
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53125, -75.7664
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,547 (2023)
Projected traffic14,545 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134) built?

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

What condition is US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134) carry?

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

How long is US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Nb(lr 157) over Pa 737(LR 06134)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.