Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Old 22 - E of Lenhartsvil · Structure no. 000000000041182
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,933
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,933 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,439 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary carry?
About 3,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old RTE 22 over Maiden Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.