I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd)
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over Ruppsville Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023011
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126,705
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 126,705 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,256 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) carry?
About 126,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd)?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.