US Bridges

SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Montgomery Line · Structure no. 000000000004873

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 35,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,430 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422(LR 1041)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 Mi.W.Of Montgomery Line
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25309, -75.71941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,736 (2024)
Projected traffic47,430 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 422(LR 1041) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 35,736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422(LR 1041) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.