US Bridges

I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.W.Of Krumsville · Structure no. 000000000056692

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 61,123 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,359 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 (lr 285 Sp)
CrossesOld 22
Location.75 Mi.W.Of Krumsville
RouteInterstate 78
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57769, -75.8116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,123 (2024)
Projected traffic50,359 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22 carry?

About 61,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 (lr 285 Sp) over Old 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.