US Bridges

SR 4043 over I-78

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Power Drive over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000053511

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4043 over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4043 over I-78 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4043
CrossesI-78
LocationPower Drive over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50667, -76.15333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic323 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 4043 over I-78 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4043 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4043 over I-78 carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4043 over I-78?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4043 over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.