US Bridges

SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Allentown · Structure no. 000000000023550

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,122
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 16,122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,685 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0222 LR157
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationAllentown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56723, -75.55147
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,122 (2024)
Projected traffic28,685 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$981,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 16,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR0222 LR157 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.