US Bridges

SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Leinbachs · Structure no. 000000000005191

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 36,313 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,507 by 2032. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR0222SB(LR 1035)
CrossesTulpehocken CREEK;T-602
Location1 MI S of Leinbachs
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.3683, -75.99069
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,313 (2024)
Projected traffic39,507 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602 carry?

About 36,313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR0222SB(LR 1035) over Tulpehocken CREEK;T-602?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.