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Essex County, NJ · Structure #0724150

I-78

I-78 in 2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (57/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 170K vehicles daily on I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch.

C
57/100
57
Condition Score
170K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
681.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-78
Crosses Over
Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch
State
New Jersey
County
Essex County
Location
2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14
Year Built
1972
Reconstructed
2001
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
169,624
Lanes
10
Length
681.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
0724150

About This Bridge

I-78 is a 54-year-old bridge located 2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 170K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 681.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (57/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14, Essex County, New Jersey

40.708519, -74.192119

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-78 has a Condition Score of 57/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-78 was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-78 carries approximately 170K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 681.8 meters long and located on I-78 in 2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14, Essex County, New Jersey.

No, I-78 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 is located 2.2 MI W Of Njtpk Exit 14 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch. Its coordinates are 40.708519, -74.192119. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-78 carries I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch. The bridge is 681.8 meters long and was built in 1972, with reconstruction in 2001.

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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.