US Bridges

Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000022617

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,824 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 72; Ebenezer RD
CrossesI-78; SR 0078
LocationUnion Township
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42942, -76.50347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,692 (2023)
Projected traffic8,824 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078 carry?

About 6,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 72; Ebenezer RD over I-78; SR 0078?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.