US Bridges

I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · I-78 over Black River Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028527

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001) in Northampton 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 30,149 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,527 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 WB (lr 1045)
CrossesSR 3002(LR 48001)
LocationI-78 over Black River Rd.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58158, -75.38735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,149 (2024)
Projected traffic39,527 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001) built?

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

What condition is I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001) carry?

About 30,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 3002(LR 48001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.