US Bridges

US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W. of Ono · Structure no. 000000000022599

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek 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 9,646 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,219 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22; Allentown B
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W. of Ono
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40691, -76.55389
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,646 (2024)
Projected traffic11,219 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek built?

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

What condition is US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek carry?

About 9,646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 22; Allentown B over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.