US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Chapman Exit · Structure no. 000000000022940
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,261
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 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 27,261 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,890 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) carry?
About 27,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 22(LR 443 Wb) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.