US Bridges

US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · US 22 over Whitehall Ave. · Structure no. 000000000022952

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 72 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 76,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,423 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22(LR 771)
CrossesT-616(WHITEHALL Ave.)
LocationUS 22 over Whitehall Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61182, -75.51802
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,351 (2023)
Projected traffic113,423 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.) 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 T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.) carry?

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

How long is US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.)?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 22(LR 771) over T-616(WHITEHALL Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.