US Bridges

SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Cedar Crest Interchange · Structure no. 000000000023250

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 17,206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,578 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1019 (lr 557)
CrossesUS 22(LR 771)
LocationCedar Crest Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6096, -75.53168
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.
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,206 (2024)
Projected traffic24,578 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 1019 (lr 557) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771) carry?

About 17,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1019 (lr 557) over US 22(LR 771)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.