US Bridges

US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi.N.Of PA61 · Structure no. 000000000005208

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 17,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,990 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 (lr 1035)
CrossesSR 1004(LR 06043)
Location0.7 Mi.N.Of PA61
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41872, -75.92731
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,244 (2024)
Projected traffic20,990 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043) carry?

About 17,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 (lr 1035) over SR 1004(LR 06043)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.