SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek *
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · New Smithville · Structure no. 000000000022991
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,707
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek * is a concrete culvert carrying SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek * in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek * built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78(LR 443) over Mill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek * carry?
About 38,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek *?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 78(LR 443) over Mill Creek *?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.