I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082)
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · New Smithville · Structure no. 000000000022992
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,707
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082) 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 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 71 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 * SR3013 (lr 39082) 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 * SR3013 (lr 39082) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082) carry?
About 38,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082)?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 (lr 443) over * SR3013 (lr 39082)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.