US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of Wernersville · Structure no. 000000000004833
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,731
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing 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 17,731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,374 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing 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 Little Cacoosing 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing Creek carry?
About 17,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 422(LR 149) over Little Cacoosing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.