US Bridges

SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Wyomissing Hills · Structure no. 000000000004842

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou 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 81,907 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,388 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222
CrossesSR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou
LocationWyomissing Hills
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32831, -75.97869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,907 (2024)
Projected traffic80,388 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou built?

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

What condition is SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou 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 SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou carry?

About 81,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 over SR 3422 SR 8028 Norfksou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.