US Bridges

SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Upper Macungie · Structure no. 000000000044140

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,403 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,017 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR 0222
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
LocationUpper Macungie
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.56123, -75.60361
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,403 (2023)
Projected traffic15,017 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 20,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0222 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.