US Bridges

SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Summit Lawn Exit #59(19) · Structure no. 000000000023070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & 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 5,666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,078 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2059(W.ROCK Rd.)
CrossesI-78 & Pa 309
LocationSummit Lawn Exit #59(19)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.56022, -75.45026
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,666 (2024)
Projected traffic11,078 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309 built?

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

What condition is SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309 carry?

About 5,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2059(W.ROCK Rd.) over I-78 & Pa 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.