US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 191 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028476
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 94,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 (lr 772) over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.