US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · W. Penn Ave. & Grand Blvd · Structure no. 000000000004831
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,678
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 16,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,775 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 422(LR 149) over Hospital 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 Hospital Creek carry?
About 16,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 422(LR 149) over Hospital Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.