US Bridges

US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 13th St.Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028488

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021) 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 43,619 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,504 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesSR 2019 (lr 48021)
Location13th St.Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69523, -75.22831
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 inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,619 (2024)
Projected traffic51,504 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021) built?

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

What condition is US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021) carry?

About 43,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over SR 2019 (lr 48021)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.