US Bridges

SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Womelsdorf Borough · Structure no. 000000000004828

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 11,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,416 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 149)
CrossesTrib.To Tulpehocken Ck.
LocationWomelsdorf Borough
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36526, -76.17979
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,342 (2024)
Projected traffic18,416 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. 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 SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck. carry?

About 11,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 149) over Trib.To Tulpehocken Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.