US Bridges

I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · US222 Exit #54(16) · Structure no. 000000000023029

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 81,849 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,871 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78(LR 1045)
CrossesUS 222(LR 157)HAMILTON
LocationUS222 Exit #54(16)
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57225, -75.53999
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,849 (2024)
Projected traffic109,871 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON carry?

About 81,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-78(LR 1045) over US 222(LR 157)HAMILTON?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.