I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000004661
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,802 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,285
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571 is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 55,285 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,765 by 2032. The structure is 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571 carry?
About 55,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571?
The structure is 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/Northern RR T571?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.