US Bridges

I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over Island Pk.Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028547

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010) 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 36,314 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,422 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 E.B.(lr 1045)
CrossesSR 2012(LR 48010)
LocationOver Island Pk.Rd.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65833, -75.25833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,314 (2024)
Projected traffic35,422 by 2032
Trucks31%
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-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010) built?

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

What condition is I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010) carry?

About 36,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010)?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 E.B.(lr 1045) over SR 2012(LR 48010)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.