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Hunterdon County, NJ · Structure #1018158

I-78

I-78 in 0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20, Hunterdon County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 129K vehicles daily on I-78 over Branch Rockaway Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
129K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
6.4m
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
I-78
Crosses Over
Branch Rockaway Creek
State
New Jersey
County
Hunterdon County
Location
0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20
Year Built
1966
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
129,446
Lanes
6
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1018158

About This Bridge

I-78 is a 60-year-old bridge located 0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Branch Rockaway Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 129K vehicles per day. Built in 1966, the structure spans 6.4 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

0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

40.647069, -74.840681

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-78 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 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-78 carries approximately 129K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on I-78 in 0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Yes, I-78 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 is located 0.34 MI W Of I-78 Exit 20 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Branch Rockaway Creek. Its coordinates are 40.647069, -74.840681. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-78 carries I-78 over Branch Rockaway Creek. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built 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.