US Bridges

SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Broad St. Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000000023185

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 13,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,122 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1016(BROAD St.)
CrossesSR 378(LR 1007)
LocationBroad St. Bethlehem
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6224, -75.3852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,913 (2024)
Projected traffic15,122 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007) carry?

About 13,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016(BROAD St.) over SR 378(LR 1007)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.