SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772)
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Hecktown Rd. over US.22 · Structure no. 000000000028478
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,287
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,862 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772) built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772) carry?
About 6,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772)?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR2027 Hecktown RD over US 22 (lr 772)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.