US Bridges

SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Hillview Rd. over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000023031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2057(S.HILLVIEW)
CrossesI-78 and Pa 309
LocationHillview Rd. over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57004, -75.53462
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2024)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309 built?

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

What condition is SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309 carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR2057(S.HILLVIEW) over I-78 and Pa 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.