US Bridges

SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Applebutter Rd. over I-78 · Structure no. 000000000028719

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2032. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2012 (lr 48010)
CrossesSR 78(LR 1045)
LocationApplebutter Rd. over I-78
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62434, -75.28275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2024)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045) built?

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

What condition is SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045) carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045)?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2012 (lr 48010) over SR 78(LR 1045)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.