I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over Bluebarn RD.(T-572) · Structure no. 000000000023016
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,735
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn 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 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 32,735 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,539 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.) carry?
About 32,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns I-78(LR 1045) over T-572(BLUE Barn Rd.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.