US Bridges

SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · SB over Blessing Lane · Structure no. 000000000005193

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 36,313 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,507 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0222-SB(LR1035)
CrossesTwp RD 552:BLESSING Lane
LocationSB over Blessing Lane
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37299, -75.98934
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane carry?

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

How long is SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0222-SB(LR1035) over Twp RD 552:BLESSING Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.