US Bridges

US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · W.Of Montgomery CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004874

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike 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 35,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,430 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422(LR 1041)
CrossesOld Philadephia Pike
LocationW.Of Montgomery CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25047, -75.71787
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 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
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$334,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike built?

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

What condition is US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike carry?

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

How long is US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 422(LR 1041) over Old Philadephia Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.