US Bridges

SR 222 over SR 568

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · US 222 over SR 568 · Structure no. 000000000043488

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,683
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 over SR 568 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 222 over SR 568 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,683 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,170 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 222
CrossesSR 568
LocationUS 222 over SR 568
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.24907, -76.03674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,683 (2024)
Projected traffic42,170 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR 222 over SR 568 built?

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

What condition is SR 222 over SR 568 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 222 over SR 568 carry?

About 43,683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 over SR 568?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 over SR 568?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.