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Hunterdon County, NJ · Structure #1018153

I-78 EB

I-78 EB in 0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31, Hunterdon County, New Jersey received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 661K vehicles daily on I-78 EB over US 22 WB.

I-78 EB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-78 EB carries an average daily traffic count of 661,439 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing US 22 WB. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
661K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
21.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-78 EB
Crosses Over
US 22 WB
State
New Jersey
County
Hunterdon County
Location
0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
1985
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
661,439
Lanes
3
Length
21.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1018153

About This Bridge

I-78 EB is a 58-year-old bridge located 0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 EB over US 22 WB with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 661K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, the structure spans 21.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

40.642281, -74.870500

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-78 EB has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-78 EB was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-78 EB carries approximately 661K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 21.6 meters long and located on I-78 EB in 0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

No, I-78 EB 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 EB is located 0.96 Mile Of JCT 78 & 31 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 EB over US 22 WB. Its coordinates are 40.642281, -74.870500. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-78 EB carries I-78 EB over US 22 WB. The bridge is 21.6 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 1985.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.