US Bridges

I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · I-81 & I-78 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000022621

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 6 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 17,168 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,353 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 W.B. SR 0078
CrossesSR 8016 Ramp E
LocationI-81 & I-78 Inter.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42707, -76.51953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,168 (2024)
Projected traffic19,353 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$673,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E 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 I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E carry?

About 17,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 W.B. SR 0078 over SR 8016 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.