US Bridges

SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Morgan Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000028709

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,703
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2005
CrossesI-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc)
LocationMorgan Hill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6701, -75.2144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,703 (2023)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc) carry?

About 9,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 over I-78(TOLL Rd.Drjtbc)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).