US Bridges

US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Penn ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005221

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,091 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo is a concrete arch - deck carrying US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 112 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 25,917 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,833 by 2032. The structure is 1,091 ft (332.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS422BUS (lr 149)
CrossesSch.River;streets;nor/Fo
LocationPenn ST Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33538, -75.93626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,091 ft (332.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,917 (2024)
Projected traffic46,833 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo carry?

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

How long is US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo?

The structure is 1,091 ft (332.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US422BUS (lr 149) over Sch.River;streets;nor/Fo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.