US Bridges

US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 M.E.Of 15th St.Exit · Structure no. 000000000022961

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22(LR 771)
CrossesTWP.RD.567* Mickley Road
Location0.7 M.E.Of 15th St.Exit
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62413, -75.49005
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 inspectionJune 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed3.1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road 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 TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road 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.567* Mickley Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 22(LR 771) over TWP.RD.567* Mickley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.