US Bridges

US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI N of Sinking Spring · Structure no. 000000000005195

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
26,919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd) 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 26,919 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,472 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 222 Sb(lr 1035)
CrossesT-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd)
Location5 MI N of Sinking Spring
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.3885, -75.97933
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

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 traffic26,919 (2024)
Projected traffic32,472 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$48,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd) built?

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

What condition is US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd) 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 US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd) carry?

About 26,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd)?

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 US 222 Sb(lr 1035) over T-938(LEISCZS Br. Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.