US Bridges

US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004851

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 62 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 59,527 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,964 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422(LR 793)
CrossesBrentwood Drive
LocationReading Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31306, -75.92167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,527 (2024)
Projected traffic74,964 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive carry?

About 59,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 422(LR 793) over Brentwood Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.