Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Conn.To Hill to Hill Bri. · Structure no. 000000000023184
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,929
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,700 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment carry?
About 35,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 378(LR1007) over Earth Embankment?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.