US Bridges

Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Northkill & S. Northkill · Structure no. 000000000047409

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Route 22
CrossesTrib to Northkill Ck
LocationNorthkill & S. Northkill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50926, -76.12489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 22 over Trib to Northkill Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.