US Bridges

EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Int With US 422 Bypass · Structure no. 000000000005058

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 6 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 9,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,823 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEB 422BUS.(LR 146)
CrossesSR 422(LR 793)W.B.
LocationInt With US 422 Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30789, -75.86467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,038 (2024)
Projected traffic14,823 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$488,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B. carry?

About 9,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B.?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns EB 422BUS.(LR 146) over SR 422(LR 793)W.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.