US Bridges

US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd.

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over Christian Springs RD · Structure no. 000000000028475

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd. is a concrete tee beam carrying US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 years old, older 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 94,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,669 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 (lr 772)
CrossesChristian Spring Rd.
LocationOver Christian Springs RD
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67733, -75.34954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,335 (2024)
Projected traffic80,669 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd. carry?

About 94,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 (lr 772) over Christian Spring Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.