US Bridges

Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772)

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · US 22 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000040557

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,700 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 378 (lr 1007)
CrossesUS 22 (lr 772)
LocationUS 22 Interchange
RouteState Highway 378
Coordinates40.64868, -75.41511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,929 (2023)
Projected traffic43,700 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772) carry?

About 35,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 378 (lr 1007) over US 22 (lr 772)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.