US Bridges

SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW of PA61 · Structure no. 000000000005196

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River 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 26,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,161 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 222NB(LR1035)
CrossesSchuylkill River
Location2 MI SW of PA61
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39349, -75.97254
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,230 (2024)
Projected traffic33,161 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River built?

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

What condition is SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 26,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222NB(LR1035) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.