US Bridges

I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · W.B.Over Redington Rd. · Structure no. 000000000041043

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33,968 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,527 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-78 WB (lr 1045)
CrossesSR 2014(LR 48090)
LocationW.B.Over Redington Rd.
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.63206, -75.27847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,968 (2024)
Projected traffic39,527 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090) carry?

About 33,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 WB (lr 1045) over SR 2014(LR 48090)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.