I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 M.S.Of Cedar Crest · Structure no. 000000000023050
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 661 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83,965
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 83,965 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,029 by 2032. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR carry?
About 83,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR?
The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 & Pa 309 over SR 2010 & Lt Lehigh CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.