US Bridges

Pa 724 Shillington over US 222

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Shillington Road · Structure no. 000000000040878

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 724 Shillington over US 222 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 724 Shillington over US 222 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,270 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 724 Shillington
CrossesUS 222
LocationShillington Road
RouteState Highway 724
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31409, -75.99643
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,241 (2023)
Projected traffic20,270 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pa 724 Shillington over US 222 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 724 Shillington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 724 Shillington over US 222 carry?

About 12,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 724 Shillington over US 222?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 724 Shillington over US 222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.