I-78 (lr 285) over Reading/northern Rr T571

Poor Condition71 years old55,285 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
LocationHamburg
CarriesI-78 (lr 285)
CrossesReading/northern Rr T571
Coordinates40.55948, -75.99125

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length1801.8 ft (549.2 m)
Max Span158.1 ft (48.2 m)
Deck Width68.6 ft (20.9 m)
Deck Area11478.3 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic55,285 (2024)
Truck Traffic34%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004661

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