I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Saucon Park Viaduct · Structure no. 000000000028534
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,965 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,149
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 30,149 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,527 by 2032. The structure is 1,965 ft (598.9 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E carry?
About 30,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E?
The structure is 1,965 ft (598.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Creek Streets P.B.& N. E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.