US Bridges

Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Pa 183 / I-78 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000053716

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,109 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,081 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 183 (lr 310SP)
CrossesI-78 (lr 141)
LocationPa 183 / I-78 Interchange
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates40.49957, -76.18539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,109 (2023)
Projected traffic13,081 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141) carry?

About 10,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 183 (lr 310SP) over I-78 (lr 141)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.