US Bridges

US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Robesonia Borough · Structure no. 000000000004829

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 16,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,775 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422(LR 149)
CrossesFurnace Creek
LocationRobesonia Borough
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34998, -76.12926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,678 (2024)
Projected traffic23,775 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 422(LR 149) over Furnace 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek carry?

About 16,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 422(LR 149) over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.