US Bridges

US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Penn Ave over US422 · Structure no. 000000000005220

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 5 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 25,917 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,833 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS422BUS (lr 149)
CrossesUS 422(LR 793)
LocationPenn Ave over US422
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33512, -75.93964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,917 (2024)
Projected traffic46,833 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793) carry?

About 25,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US422BUS (lr 149) over US 422(LR 793)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.