US Bridges

SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · US222 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000005213

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157) 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 233 ft (71 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0222(LR1035)
CrossesSR 222 (lr 157)
LocationUS222 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42992, -75.91272
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,244 (2024)
Projected traffic20,990 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157) built?

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

What condition is SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157) 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 SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157) carry?

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

How long is SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157)?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0222(LR1035) over SR 222 (lr 157)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.