US Bridges

US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Flyover I-78 · Structure no. 000000000022939

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,951
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 26,951 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,462 by 2032. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesI 78 &T-572(TRI Level)
LocationFlyover I-78
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.58909, -75.58946
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,951 (2024)
Projected traffic29,462 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level) 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 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level) carry?

About 26,951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level)?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over I 78 &T-572(TRI Level)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.