Old Route 22 over Mill Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Bethel · Structure no. 000000000005333
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,733
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 22 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Route 22 over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,426 by 2005. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 22 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 22 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Route 22 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,733 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 22 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 22 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.