US Bridges

SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. of Exit #1 · Structure no. 000000000022738

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011
CrossesI-78; SR 0078
Location2 Mi.E. of Exit #1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45614, -76.37875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2024)
Projected traffic610 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$788,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078 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 SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078 carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 over I-78; SR 0078?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.