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Lehigh County, PA · Structure #000000000023009

I 78(LR 1045)

I 78(LR 1045) in 1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1988, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I 78(LR 1045) over Norfolk/Southern RR.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1988
Year Built
12.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 78(LR 1045)
Crosses Over
Norfolk/Southern RR
State
Pennsylvania
County
Lehigh County
Location
1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100
Year Built
1988
Age
38 years
Daily Traffic
126,705
Lanes
6
Length
12.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000023009

About This Bridge

I 78(LR 1045) is a 38-year-old bridge located 1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries I 78(LR 1045) over Norfolk/Southern RR with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1988, the structure spans 12.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

40.583956, -75.603036

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 78(LR 1045) has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 78(LR 1045) was built in 1988, making it 38 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 12.5 meters long and located on I 78(LR 1045) in 1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100, 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 1.2 MI.E.Of Pa100 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries I 78(LR 1045) over Norfolk/Southern RR. Its coordinates are 40.583956, -75.603036. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 78(LR 1045) carries I 78(LR 1045) over Norfolk/Southern RR. The bridge is 12.5 meters long and was built 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.