US Bridges

SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000004655

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 32,446 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,209 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78 (lr 141)
CrossesTwp.Rd 742 Academy Rd.
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Hamburg
RouteInterstate 78
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54588, -76.02761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,446 (2023)
Projected traffic44,209 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd. carry?

About 32,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 (lr 141) over Twp.Rd 742 Academy Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.