US Bridges

US 222 over Bus 222 SB

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 222 over Bus 222 SB Ramp · Structure no. 000000000042435

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 over Bus 222 SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 over Bus 222 SB in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40,201 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,920 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 222
CrossesBus 222 SB
Location222 over Bus 222 SB Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.29769, -75.99981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,201 (2023)
Projected traffic39,920 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 222 over Bus 222 SB built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 over Bus 222 SB 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 over Bus 222 SB carry?

About 40,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 222 over Bus 222 SB?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 over Bus 222 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.