US Bridges

I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over Schantz Road · Structure no. 000000000023023

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 78(LR 1045)
CrossesSR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105
LocationOver Schantz Road
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57806, -75.55342
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 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 SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105 built?

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

What condition is I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105 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 SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105 carry?

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

How long is I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I 78(LR 1045) over SR 2015(SCHANTZ RD)39105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.