US Bridges

US 222 over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · US 222 over L.Muddy Cr. · Structure no. 000000000043489

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

About this bridge

US 222 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 over Little Muddy Creek 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 59,704 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 222
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
LocationUS 222 over L.Muddy Cr.
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.25595, -76.03448
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,683 (2024)
Projected traffic59,704 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Little Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is US 222 over Little Muddy Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

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

How long is US 222 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.