US Bridges

SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Cedarville Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028728

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,458
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78 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 3,458 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016(LR 48121)
CrossesI-78
LocationCedarville Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6761, -75.1942
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,458 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 2016(LR 48121) over I-78 built?

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

What condition is SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78 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 2016(LR 48121) over I-78 carry?

About 3,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016(LR 48121) over I-78?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.