US Bridges

SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Oakhurst Dr. over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000023319

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2032. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2038(LR 39076)
CrossesI-78(LR 1045)
LocationOakhurst Dr. over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56352, -75.41539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2023)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045) carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045)?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR2038(LR 39076) over I-78(LR 1045)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.