US Bridges

US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over 19th St./ Roth Ave. · Structure no. 000000000022955

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 302 ft (92 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22(LR 771)
CrossesLr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S
LocationOver 19th St./ Roth Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61581, -75.50609
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S carry?

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

How long is US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 22(LR 771) over Lr 163* Roth AVE.&19th S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.