SR 309(LR 153) over I-78 (lr 1045)
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 309(LR 153) over I-78 (lr 1045) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 48,199 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 224 of the 378 inventoried bridges in Lehigh County rated fair (59.3%); 41 (10.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 376 ft |
| Location | PA.309 over I-78 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000023151 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Pennsylvania department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lehigh County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-78(LR 1045) over Pa 100(LR 672) | 1958 | 126,705 | Fair |
| I 78(LR 1045) over Norfolk/southern RR | 1988 | 126,705 | Fair |
| I-78 (lr 1045) over SR 3009 (ruppsville Rd) | 1988 | 126,705 | Good |
| US 22(LR 771) over T-638(irving St.) | 1952 | 92,608 | Good |
| US 22 (lr 771) over Lehigh River | 2017 | 92,608 | Good |
| US 22 (lr 771) over Leh. Canal SR 1007 NSR | 2017 | 92,608 | Good |
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