US Bridges

I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near Lebanon County Line · Structure no. 000000000004626

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 96 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 37,481 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,984 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-78(LR 141)
CrossesCrosskill Creek
LocationNear Lebanon County Line
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.4599, -76.36468
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,481 (2024)
Projected traffic45,984 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek carry?

About 37,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-78(LR 141) over Crosskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.