US Bridges

US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)*

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Crackersport Interchange · Structure no. 000000000022946

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)* is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)* in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 76,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,423 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22(LR 771)
CrossesPa 309(LR 39043)*
LocationCrackersport Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59994, -75.55956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,351 (2023)
Projected traffic113,423 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$442,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)* built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)* 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)* carry?

About 76,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)*?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 22(LR 771) over Pa 309(LR 39043)*?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.