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Hunterdon County, NJ · Structure #1017160

RTE I-78 & RAMP R

RTE I-78 & RAMP R in At Rt 31 Interchange, Hunterdon County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on RTE I-78 & RAMP R over Beaver Brook. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1948
Year Built
10.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
RTE I-78 & RAMP R
Crosses Over
Beaver Brook
State
New Jersey
County
Hunterdon County
Location
At Rt 31 Interchange
Year Built
1948
Reconstructed
1966
Age
78 years
Daily Traffic
130,244
Lanes
8
Length
10.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1017160

About This Bridge

RTE I-78 & RAMP R is a 78-year-old bridge located At Rt 31 Interchange in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries RTE I-78 & RAMP R over Beaver Brook with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1966, the structure spans 10.1 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

At Rt 31 Interchange, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

40.638219, -74.886881

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Frequently Asked Questions

RTE I-78 & RAMP R 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.

RTE I-78 & RAMP R was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1966, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

RTE I-78 & RAMP R carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 10.1 meters long and located on RTE I-78 & RAMP R in At Rt 31 Interchange, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Yes, RTE I-78 & RAMP R 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.

RTE I-78 & RAMP R is located At Rt 31 Interchange in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries RTE I-78 & RAMP R over Beaver Brook. Its coordinates are 40.638219, -74.886881. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

RTE I-78 & RAMP R carries RTE I-78 & RAMP R over Beaver Brook. The bridge is 10.1 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 1966.

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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.