US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 15th St.Interchange · Structure no. 000000000022957
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,351
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street 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 TWP.RD.603* 15th Street 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 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street carry?
About 76,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.603* 15th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.