US Bridges

SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh Twp Lack Cty Line · Structure no. 000000000035536

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,704 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0380 I-380 NB
CrossesLehigh River
LocationLehigh Twp Lack Cty Line
RouteInterstate 380
Coordinates41.23441, -75.50481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,704 (2024)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River carry?

About 11,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0380 I-380 NB over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.