US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 611 Exit · Structure no. 000000000028492
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,619
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 43,619 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,504 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive carry?
About 43,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 (lr 773) over Bushkill Creek & Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.