US Bridges

SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 13th St.Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028729

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 8,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,804 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017 (lr 48019)
CrossesSR 22 (lr 773)
Location13th St.Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69484, -75.2303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,496 (2024)
Projected traffic11,804 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$963,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773) carry?

About 8,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 (lr 48019) over SR 22 (lr 773)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.