Project: The Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge,
Summary
The Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge crosses the Lehigh River in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania and was constructed as part of a 3.5 mile extension of State Route 33 from US 22 south to Interstate 78. The project improved access from the region to New York City and Northern New Jersey.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bridge
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
59,000
Length (mi)
0.40
Economic Distress
0.98
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
776
Population Growth Rate (%)
1.5%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
2.4%
Market Size
239,825
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
18.0000
Topography
16
Geography
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
State
PA
County
Northampton
City
Bethlehem
Urban/Class Level
Mixed
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
1998
Post Construction Study Date
2008
Construction Start Date
2000
Construction End Date
2002
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2000
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$42,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$87,814,500
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
The Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge,
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