US Bridges

US 222 SB over Pa 100

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Upper Macungie · Structure no. 000000000044251

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

About this bridge

US 222 SB over Pa 100 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 222 SB over Pa 100 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 222 SB
CrossesPa 100
LocationUpper Macungie
RouteU.S. Route 222
Coordinates40.5588, -75.60913
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,403 (2023)
Projected traffic15,017 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 222 SB over Pa 100 built?

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

What condition is US 222 SB over Pa 100 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 US 222 SB over Pa 100 carry?

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

How long is US 222 SB over Pa 100?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 222 SB over Pa 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.