I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.W.Of Fogelsville · Structure no. 000000000022997
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,666
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run is a other other carrying I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 42,666 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,796 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run 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 I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run carry?
About 42,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns I-78(LR 443) over Iron Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.