I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W. of Exit #8 · Structure no. 000000000022624
- 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
- 17,168
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 Wb; 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 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 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Wb; 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 Wb; 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 Wb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks carry?
About 17,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Wb; 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 Wb; SR 0078 over Eliminated RR Tracks?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.