US Bridges

US 22 over North Bank Street

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · City of Easton · Structure no. 000000000028918

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,300
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 22 over North Bank Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over North Bank Street 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 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 22
CrossesNorth Bank Street
LocationCity of Easton
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.695, -75.21
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over North Bank Street built?

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

What condition is US 22 over North Bank Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over North Bank Street carry?

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

How long is US 22 over North Bank Street?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over North Bank Street?

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