US Bridges

US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S of PA61 · Structure no. 000000000005200

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 (lr 1035)
CrossesReading Blue Mtn & N
Location0.5 MI S of PA61
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40782, -75.94605
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
CrossesRailroad
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$421,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N built?

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

What condition is US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N carry?

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

How long is US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 (lr 1035) over Reading Blue Mtn & N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.