US Bridges

SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Airport RD over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000054580

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
466
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4039 (airport)
CrossesI-78 (lr 141)
LocationAirport RD over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48167, -76.26667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2024)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4039 (airport) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141) carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141)?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4039 (airport) over I-78 (lr 141)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.