US Bridges

SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Pa 378 under Eaton Ave. · Structure no. 000000000023192

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,796
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch 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 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 11,796 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,846 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1018(EATON Ave.)
CrossesPa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch
LocationPa 378 under Eaton Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63146, -75.40846
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,796 (2024)
Projected traffic11,846 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch carry?

About 11,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR1018(EATON Ave.) over Pa 378(LR1007) Rc Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.