US Bridges

SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 25th St.Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028482

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 36,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,100 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22 (lr 773)
CrossesSR 248 (lr 175)
Location25th St.Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68704, -75.2513
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,271 (2024)
Projected traffic59,100 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$226,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175) carry?

About 36,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175)?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 (lr 773) over SR 248 (lr 175)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.