US Bridges

I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Exit #8 · Structure no. 000000000022637

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22 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 14,787 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,680 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 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
CrossesSR 8014; Ramp B to US 22
LocationExit #8
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4541, -76.38759
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,787 (2024)
Projected traffic23,680 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$945,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22 built?

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

What condition is I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22 carry?

About 14,787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Eb; SR 0078 over SR 8014; Ramp B to US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.