US Bridges

Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Buttonwood St. - Reading · Structure no. 000000000005487

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
770 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,728
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 13,728 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,934 by 2029. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesButtonwood Street
CrossesSch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd.
LocationButtonwood St. - Reading
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33912, -75.94321
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,728 (2024)
Projected traffic13,934 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd. carry?

About 13,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd.?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Buttonwood Street over Sch.R. 422 Nsrc Riv.Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.