US Bridges

SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Walnutport @ Canal · Structure no. 000000000028795

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,089 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,618 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4022 (lr 175)
CrossesLehigh Canal
LocationWalnutport @ Canal
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75326, -75.60146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,089 (2024)
Projected traffic14,618 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal carry?

About 9,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 (lr 175) over Lehigh Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.