US Bridges

US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Over State Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000004846

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.) 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 102,594 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,442 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 (lr 06150)
CrossesSR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.)
LocationOver State Hill Road
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33718, -75.9671
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,594 (2024)
Projected traffic89,442 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.) built?

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

What condition is US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.) carry?

About 102,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 (lr 06150) over SR 3023(STATE Hill Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.