US Bridges

SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007)

FairPosted for load

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Catasauqua Rd.Over 378 · Structure no. 000000000023196

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007) 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,971 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,795 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1020CATASAUQUARD
CrossesPa 378(LR1007)
LocationCatasauqua Rd.Over 378
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63975, -75.40971
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,971 (2023)
Projected traffic21,795 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007) built?

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

What condition is SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007) carry?

About 12,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR1020CATASAUQUARD over Pa 378(LR1007)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.