I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Exit #8 I-78 · Structure no. 000000000022638
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,111
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB 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 16,111 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,831 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB 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 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22 carry?
About 16,111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Wb; SR 0078 over Ramp B; I-78 WB to US 22?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.