US Bridges

SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 378(LR 1007)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 8th Ave.Exit · Structure no. 000000000023233

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 378(LR 1007) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 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 18,578 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,256 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011(LR 48129)
CrossesPa 378(LR 1007)
Location8th Ave.Exit
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6283, -75.39481
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,578 (2023)
Projected traffic28,256 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 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 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 378(LR 1007) carry?

About 18,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 378(LR 1007)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011(LR 48129) over Pa 378(LR 1007)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.