US Bridges

SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.W.Of 13 St.Exit · Structure no. 000000000028487

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR 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 38,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,694 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 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)
CrossesSR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR
Location0.25 Mi.W.Of 13 St.Exit
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69443, -75.23506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,260 (2024)
Projected traffic55,694 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR 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 SR2024 Wood ST(48084) 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR carry?

About 38,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 (lr 773) over SR2024 Wood ST(48084) RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.