US Bridges

T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd.

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · T-597/SR 222&GRIZZLY RD · Structure no. 000000000043525

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd. 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-597
CrossesSR 222;GRIZZLY Rd.
LocationT-597/SR 222&GRIZZLY RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26687, -76.03179
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2024)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd. built?

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

What condition is T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd. 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd. carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd.?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns T-597 over SR 222;GRIZZLY Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.