SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.)
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · Saddle Rd. over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000047913
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.) built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.) carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.)?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1053(SADDLE Rd.) over SR 78(LR 285 Sp.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.