US Bridges

SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Kuhnsville Exit · Structure no. 000000000023214

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 9,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,388 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002WB(LR443PAR)
CrossesUS 22(LR 771)
LocationKuhnsville Exit
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59393, -75.57837
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,810 (2024)
Projected traffic11,388 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771) carry?

About 9,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002WB(LR443PAR) over US 22(LR 771)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.