US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Womelsdorf Borough Line · Structure no. 000000000004827
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,039 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 8,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 422 (lr 149) over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.