US Bridges

US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · City of Easton · Structure no. 000000000028917

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,300
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesN. 3rd ST (sr 2023)
LocationCity of Easton
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69445, -75.20939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2020)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023) carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023)?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over N. 3rd ST (sr 2023)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).