US Bridges

SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near PA737 Exit · Structure no. 000000000004807

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

About this bridge

SR 222 Sb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 Sb(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 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 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 Sb(lr 157)
CrossesSacony Creek
LocationNear PA737 Exit
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53081, -75.76956
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.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 traffic11,598 (2023)
Projected traffic13,967 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 Sb(lr 157) over Sacony Creek built?

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

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

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.