US Bridges

I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over SR2006(EASTON Rd) · Structure no. 000000000028537

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.) 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 33,968 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,527 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78WB(LR 1045)
CrossesSR 2006(EASTON Rd.)
LocationOver SR2006(EASTON Rd)
RouteInterstate 78
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59567, -75.32782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,968 (2024)
Projected traffic39,527 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.) 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.) carry?

About 33,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-78WB(LR 1045) over SR 2006(EASTON Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.