US Bridges

SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · N.Elm ST over US 222 · Structure no. 000000000004809

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157) 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 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1055(N.ELM St.)
CrossesUS 222(LR 157)
LocationN.Elm ST over US 222
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53043, -75.77074
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2024)
Projected traffic914 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157) built?

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

What condition is SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157) 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 SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157) carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157)?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1055(N.ELM St.) over US 222(LR 157)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.