US Bridges

US 222 over Emergency Spillway

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 M. North of Pa 724 · Structure no. 000000000040903

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 over Emergency Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying US 222 over Emergency Spillway 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 52,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,445 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222
CrossesEmergency Spillway
Location1/4 M. North of Pa 724
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31708, -75.99407
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,300 (2024)
Projected traffic68,445 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 over Emergency Spillway built?

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

What condition is US 222 over Emergency Spillway 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 over Emergency Spillway carry?

About 52,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 222 over Emergency Spillway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 222 over Emergency Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.