US Bridges

US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Over Broadcasting Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005187

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,354 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,721 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 222 SB
CrossesT-702 Broadcasting RD
LocationOver Broadcasting Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.3586, -75.97797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,354 (2024)
Projected traffic41,721 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD carry?

About 30,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 SB over T-702 Broadcasting RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.