US Bridges

Pa 419 (lr 310) over I-78

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Pa 419 / I-78 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000053697

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 419 (lr 310) over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 419 (lr 310) 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 3,328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,769 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 419 (lr 310)
CrossesI-78
LocationPa 419 / I-78 Interchange
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates40.49121, -76.22325
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,328 (2023)
Projected traffic3,769 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 419 (lr 310) over I-78 built?

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

What condition is Pa 419 (lr 310) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 419 (lr 310) over I-78 carry?

About 3,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 419 (lr 310) over I-78?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 419 (lr 310) over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.