US Bridges

SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Berkshire Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000039658

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3044(BERKSHIRE)
CrossesSR 0222; Ramp I & J
LocationBerkshire Blvd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35288, -75.96563
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2024)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR3044(BERKSHIRE) over SR 0222; Ramp I & J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.