US Bridges

I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd)

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI W of Lehigh CO Line · Structure no. 000000000056679

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 38,707 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,200 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78(LR 285SP)
CrossesTwp. RD 801 (stump Rd)
Location.5 MI W of Lehigh CO Line
RouteInterstate 78
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57823, -75.74719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,707 (2024)
Projected traffic42,200 by 2034
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) 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 I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) carry?

About 38,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.