US Bridges

SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Bethman Rd.Over U.S.22 · Structure no. 000000000028744

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772) is a concrete frame carrying SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,302 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2028 (lr 48017)
CrossesUS 22 (lr 772)
LocationBethman Rd.Over U.S.22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68301, -75.27854
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2023)
Projected traffic3,302 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772) built?

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

What condition is SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772) carry?

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772)?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2028 (lr 48017) over US 22 (lr 772)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.