US Bridges

SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004854

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
636 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd. 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 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 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 793)
CrossesSchuy.River Service Rd.
LocationReading Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30877, -75.90593
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.
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd. built?

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

What condition is SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd. carry?

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

How long is SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd.?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 793) over Schuy.River Service Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.