I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530)
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Exit 67(21)PA 412 · Structure no. 000000000028535
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,149
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530) 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 30,149 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,527 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530) 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530) carry?
About 30,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530)?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Wb(lr 1045) over Pa 412 & Ramp(lr 530)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.