Leslie Street over I-78
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 0723153
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 512 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,536
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leslie Street over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leslie Street 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 4,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,443 by 2043. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leslie Street over I-78 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leslie Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Leslie Street over I-78 carry?
About 4,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Leslie Street over I-78?
The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Leslie Street over I-78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.