I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.E.OF Exit 16(5) · Structure no. 000000000004634
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,332
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 39,332 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,925 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk carry?
About 39,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns I-78(LR 141) over Trib. Little Swatara Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.