PA501 (lr 423) over I-78
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · I-78 PA501 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000048163
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,006
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PA501 (lr 423) over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA501 (lr 423) over I-78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2034. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PA501 (lr 423) over I-78 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is PA501 (lr 423) over I-78 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does PA501 (lr 423) over I-78 carry?
About 4,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is PA501 (lr 423) over I-78?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns PA501 (lr 423) over I-78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.