I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · I78 EB over Williams St. · Structure no. 000000000028530
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,843
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30,843 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,544 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street carry?
About 30,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I-78EB(LR 1045) over Williams Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.