US Bridges

Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI E of I78&GSP JCT · Structure no. 0723151

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,230 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Ave (cr 602)
CrossesI-78
Location1.5 MI E of I78&GSP JCT
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71436, -74.22234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,360 (2023)
Projected traffic35,230 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78 carry?

About 29,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Ave (cr 602) over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.