SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi.E.Of Lenhartsville · Structure no. 000000000068293
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61,123
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 61,123 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,512 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek 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 SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek carry?
About 61,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78(LR 285 Sp) over Branch Maiden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.