I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107)
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · I-78 over Vera Cruz Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023073
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,840
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70,840 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,261 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107) built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107) carry?
About 70,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107)?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns I-78(LR 1045) over SR 2023(LR 39107)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.