I 78(lr 443) over T-501(old 22)

Fair Condition68 years old38,707 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLehigh
LocationNew Smithville
CarriesI 78(lr 443)
CrossesT-501(old 22)
Coordinates40.57967, -75.73133

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Max Span91.9 ft (28 m)
Deck Width65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Area1359.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,707 (2024)
Truck Traffic35%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000022990

Nearby Bridges

SR 78(lr 443) over Mill Creek * 0.1 mi Fair Old Route 22 over Mill Creek 0.1 mi Fair I-78 (lr 443) over * Sr3013 (lr 39082) 0.1 mi Fair SR 3013(lr 39082) over Mill Creek 0.1 mi Good I-78(LR 285sp) over Twp. RD 801 (stump Rd) 0.8 mi Good SR 78(lr 285 Sp) over Mill Creek 1.0 mi Fair Pa 863 (lr 39066) over I-78 (lr 443) 1.2 mi Good SR 1024(lr 06136) over Mill Creek 1.7 mi Fair I-78(LR 285sp) over Twp RD 798 Gensinger RD 1.8 mi Good T-858 Bennic0ff RD over Mill Creek 2.1 mi Fair