US Bridges

SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Douglassville · Structure no. 000000000004872

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,208 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422WB(LR 1041)
CrossesSR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.)
LocationDouglassville
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25436, -75.72007
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,004 (2024)
Projected traffic24,208 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.) carry?

About 18,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.)?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422WB(LR 1041) over SR 2022 Eb(lr 146 Par.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.