US Bridges

SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over Berger RD.(T-430) · Structure no. 000000000028552

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run 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 40,451 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,881 by 2032. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 78WB(LR 1045)
CrossesT-430 and Morgans Run
LocationOver Berger RD.(T-430)
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.66186, -75.23475
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,451 (2024)
Projected traffic34,881 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run built?

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

What condition is SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run carry?

About 40,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 78WB(LR 1045) over T-430 and Morgans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.