US Bridges

SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave.

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000045234

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,285 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,765 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesPort Clinton Ave.
LocationHamburg
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.56088, -75.98752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,285 (2024)
Projected traffic57,765 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave. carry?

About 55,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78 over Port Clinton Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.