US Bridges

SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Cetronia Exit · Structure no. 000000000022941

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb) is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 63,032 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,056 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 22(LR 443)
CrossesSR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb)
LocationCetronia Exit
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.59316, -75.58127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,032 (2024)
Projected traffic69,056 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb) carry?

About 63,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22(LR 443) over SR 1002 (lr 443 Par.Eb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.