US Bridges

SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over Redington Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028545

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 33,843 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,544 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 78EB(LR 1045)
CrossesSR 2014(LR 48090)
LocationOver Redington Rd.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63195, -75.2781
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,843 (2024)
Projected traffic39,544 by 2032
Trucks21%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) carry?

About 33,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78EB(LR 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.