US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Reading Bypass · Structure no. 000000000004859
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443 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 Twp RD 443 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443 carry?
About 44,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 422 (lr 793) over Twp RD 443?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.