US Bridges

Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Old 22 Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005362

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,933 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2003. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rte. 22
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationOld 22 Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57244, -75.88441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,933 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2003
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek carry?

About 3,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rte. 22 over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.