I-78 CONNECTOR
I-78 CONNECTOR in 0.3 MI West Of US 1&9, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 164K vehicles daily on I-78 CONNECTOR over Peddies Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-78 CONNECTOR is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.3 MI West Of US 1&9 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 CONNECTOR over Peddies Ditch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 164K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 16.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-78 CONNECTOR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-78 CONNECTOR was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-78 CONNECTOR carries approximately 164K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 16.5 meters long and located on I-78 CONNECTOR in 0.3 MI West Of US 1&9, Essex County, New Jersey.
Yes, I-78 CONNECTOR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-78 CONNECTOR is located 0.3 MI West Of US 1&9 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 CONNECTOR over Peddies Ditch. Its coordinates are 40.705300, -74.181119. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-78 CONNECTOR carries I-78 CONNECTOR over Peddies Ditch. The bridge is 16.5 meters long and was built in 1970.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.