US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Berks Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000068055
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,871
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25,871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,142 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 222(LR 157) over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run carry?
About 25,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 222(LR 157) over Schaefer Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.