US Bridges

Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Krumsville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000053612

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,715
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP) 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 5,715 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,676 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 737 (LR06134)
CrossesI-78 (LR285SP)
LocationKrumsville Interchange
RouteState Highway 737
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57731, -75.79818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,715 (2024)
Projected traffic5,676 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP) built?

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

What condition is Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP) carry?

About 5,715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP)?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 737 (LR06134) over I-78 (LR285SP)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.