I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Lenhartsville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000004677
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 667 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 61,123 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,359 by 2032. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek carry?
About 61,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek?
The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 (lr 285SPUR) over Pa 143;MAIDEN Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).