US Bridges

SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd.

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000004672

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 37,008 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,359 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78(LR 285)
CrossesTWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd.
Location2 Mi.E.Of Hamburg
RouteInterstate 78
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57252, -75.9454
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,008 (2024)
Projected traffic50,359 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd. carry?

About 37,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78(LR 285) over TWP.RD.808(RESERVOIR Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.