US Bridges

US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd.

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · US 222 Nb/Eastern Ind.Rd. · Structure no. 000000000043026

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd. 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 20,363 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,748 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 222 NB
CrossesEastern Ind.Access Rd.
LocationUS 222 Nb/Eastern Ind.Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.57026, -75.55024
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,363 (2023)
Projected traffic15,748 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Eastern Ind.Access Rd. built?

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

What condition is US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd. 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd. carry?

About 20,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 NB over Eastern Ind.Access Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.