US Bridges

I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over T-866(OAKVIEW Rd) · Structure no. 000000000023017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
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 Oakview RD.T-866 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866 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).

CarriesI 78(LR 1045)
CrossesOakview RD.T-866
LocationOver T-866(OAKVIEW Rd)
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.58894, -75.58779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,735 (2024)
Projected traffic50,539 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866 carry?

About 32,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 78(LR 1045) over Oakview RD.T-866?

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 Oakview RD.T-866?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.