US Bridges

SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Penn Ave.@ Park Ave. · Structure no. 000000000004834

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,737
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 91 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 16,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,822 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 149)
CrossesCacoosing Creek
LocationPenn Ave.@ Park Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32643, -76.03494
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,737 (2023)
Projected traffic30,822 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is SR 422(LR 149) over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek carry?

About 16,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 149) over Cacoosing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.