I-78
I-78 in 0.38 Miles W Of Nj 124, Union County, New Jersey received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1974, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-78 over Ramps Eg & Nj 24 EB.
I-78 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. 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 1974 and is now 52 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 148,329 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Ramps Eg & Nj 24 EB. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 is a 52-year-old bridge located 0.38 Miles W Of Nj 124 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Ramps Eg & Nj 24 EB with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1974, the structure spans 137.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-78 has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-78 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-78 carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 137.2 meters long and located on I-78 in 0.38 Miles W Of Nj 124, Union 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 0.38 Miles W Of Nj 124 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-78 over Ramps Eg & Nj 24 EB. Its coordinates are 40.711631, -74.324169. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-78 carries I-78 over Ramps Eg & Nj 24 EB. The bridge is 137.2 meters long and was built in 1974.
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.