US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · E.Of I-176 Overpass · Structure no. 000000000004857
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 580 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 44,281 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,028 by 2032. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River 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 Schuylkill River carry?
About 44,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 422(LR 793) over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.