I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22)
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · New Smithville · Structure no. 000000000022990
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,707
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 38,707 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,365 by 2036. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22) carry?
About 38,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22)?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I 78(LR 443) over T-501(OLD 22)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.