US Bridges

SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000028753

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-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 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 6,933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,355 by 2032. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004(LR 48118)
CrossesI-78(LR 1045)
LocationHickory Hill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58848, -75.37717
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,933 (2024)
Projected traffic10,355 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045) built?

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

What condition is SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045) carry?

About 6,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045)?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004(LR 48118) over I-78(LR 1045)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.