US Bridges

US 222 over Iron Run

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · SR 222;RAMPS C&d · Structure no. 000000000042960

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 over Iron Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 222 over Iron 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 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 40,766 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,765 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 222
CrossesIron Run
LocationSR 222;RAMPS C&d
RouteU.S. Route 222
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55642, -75.61401
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,766 (2023)
Projected traffic30,765 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 222 over Iron Run built?

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

What condition is US 222 over Iron Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 222 over Iron Run carry?

About 40,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 222 over Iron Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US 222 over Iron Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.