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Lehigh County, PA · Structure #000000000022999

I-78(LR 1045)

I-78(LR 1045) in Fogelsville Interchange, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania received a condition grade of C (58/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I-78(LR 1045) over Pa 100(Lr 672).

C
58/100
58
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
37.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-78(LR 1045)
Crosses Over
Pa 100(Lr 672)
State
Pennsylvania
County
Lehigh County
Location
Fogelsville Interchange
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1988
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
126,705
Lanes
6
Length
37.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000022999

About This Bridge

I-78(LR 1045) is a 68-year-old bridge located Fogelsville Interchange in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries I-78(LR 1045) over Pa 100(Lr 672) with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 37.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (58/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Fogelsville Interchange, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

40.579881, -75.624194

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-78(LR 1045) has a Condition Score of 58/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-78(LR 1045) was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-78(LR 1045) carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 37.5 meters long and located on I-78(LR 1045) in Fogelsville Interchange, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

No, I-78(LR 1045) is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-78(LR 1045) is located Fogelsville Interchange in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries I-78(LR 1045) over Pa 100(Lr 672). Its coordinates are 40.579881, -75.624194. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-78(LR 1045) carries I-78(LR 1045) over Pa 100(Lr 672). The bridge is 37.5 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 1988.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.