US Bridges

US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · US 222 NB over SR6222 SB · Structure no. 000000000042942

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,726
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,726 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,443 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 222 NB
CrossesSR 6222 SB
LocationUS 222 NB over SR6222 SB
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.54085, -75.62237
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,726 (2024)
Projected traffic25,443 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB carry?

About 12,726 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 NB over SR 6222 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.