US Bridges

US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · North End of By-Pass · Structure no. 000000000004811

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G) 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 10,298 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,969 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 Sb(lr 157)
CrossesSR 8015(RAMP G)
LocationNorth End of By-Pass
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49731, -75.8091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,298 (2023)
Projected traffic13,969 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G) built?

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

What condition is US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G) 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 US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G) carry?

About 10,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 Sb(lr 157) over SR 8015(RAMP G)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.