US Bridges

US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Intersection Penn Ave · Structure no. 000000000004839

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,849 by 2032. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS422BUS (lr 149)
CrossesLr 06150 Norf/South
LocationIntersection Penn Ave
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32792, -75.98352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2024)
Projected traffic14,849 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US422BUS (lr 149) over Lr 06150 Norf/South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.