US Bridges

I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp RD 798 Gensinger RD

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E.Of Krumsville · Structure no. 000000000056690

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 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 798 Gensinger RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp RD 798 Gensinger 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 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 38,707 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,359 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesI-78(LR 285SP)
CrossesTwp RD 798 Gensinger RD
Location2 Mi. E.Of Krumsville
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.57602, -75.76533
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,707 (2024)
Projected traffic50,359 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
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 798 Gensinger RD built?

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

What condition is I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp RD 798 Gensinger 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 798 Gensinger 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 798 Gensinger RD?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-78(LR 285SP) over Twp RD 798 Gensinger RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.