Old Route 22 over Mill Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi. W. of Route 863 · Structure no. 000000000023490
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,548
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 22 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Route 22 over Mill Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2019. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 22 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 22 over Mill Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Route 22 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 22 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 22 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.