US Bridges

US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Ed.Martin M.R. · Structure no. 000000000022595

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934 is a concrete frame carrying US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 9,794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,309 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; Allentown B
CrossesPa 934; SR 0934
Location1 Mi.S. of Ed.Martin M.R.
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40679, -76.58021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,794 (2024)
Projected traffic11,309 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934 carry?

About 9,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 22; Allentown B over Pa 934; SR 0934?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.