US Bridges

US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Pa 73 · Structure no. 000000000067982

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 16,678 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,916 by 2027. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222 (lr 157)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1 MI S of Pa 73
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44006, -75.90681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,678 (2024)
Projected traffic26,916 by 2027
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 (lr 157) over Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek carry?

About 16,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 (lr 157) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.