I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. of I-81 · Structure no. 000000000022625
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,168
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 17,168 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,353 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek 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 Swatara Creek carry?
About 17,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.