US Bridges

I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Over Oxford Drive · Structure no. 000000000023052

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016) 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 83,965 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,029 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78(LR 1045)
CrossesSR 2007 (lr 39016)
LocationOver Oxford Drive
RouteInterstate 78
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56572, -75.49741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,965 (2024)
Projected traffic117,029 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR 2007 (lr 39016) built?

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

What condition is I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016) 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 SR 2007 (lr 39016) carry?

About 83,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2007 (lr 39016)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.