US Bridges

SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004853

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

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 59,527 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,964 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 793)
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
LocationReading Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30936, -75.90817
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 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 length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

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

What condition is SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR 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 SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 793) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.