US Bridges

SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Intersection Readingblv · Structure no. 000000000005172

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 52,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,445 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222
CrossesT-566 Reading Blvd.
LocationIntersection Readingblv
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32822, -75.97904
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,300 (2024)
Projected traffic68,445 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd. carry?

About 52,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd.?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 over T-566 Reading Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.