US Bridges

Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Ramp J over Warren St. · Structure no. 000000000040492

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 13,198 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,529 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J(sr 8042)
CrossesUS 222
LocationRamp J over Warren St.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34875, -75.96189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,198 (2024)
Projected traffic15,529 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222 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 Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222 carry?

About 13,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J(sr 8042) over US 222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.