US Bridges

Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 · Structure no. 000000000042955

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run 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 6,469 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,837 by 2032. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 100 NB
CrossesSR 6222 and Schaefer Run
LocationPa 100 NB over SR 6222
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.54077, -75.6208
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,469 (2024)
Projected traffic6,837 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run carry?

About 6,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 100 NB over SR 6222 and Schaefer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.