US Bridges

I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. W. of Exit #1-I78 · Structure no. 000000000022622

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 15,595 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,217 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Eb; SR 0078
CrossesEliminated RR Tracks
Location3 Mi. W. of Exit #1-I78
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43493, -76.49245
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,595 (2024)
Projected traffic20,217 by 2032
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$224,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks carry?

About 15,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.