US Bridges

Nye Avenue over I-78

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.95 MI E of Gsp Exit 142 · Structure no. 0723155

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nye Avenue over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nye Avenue 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 9,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,020 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNye Avenue
CrossesI-78
Location1.95 MI E of Gsp Exit 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71616, -74.21204
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,180 (2023)
Projected traffic11,020 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nye Avenue over I-78 built?

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

What condition is Nye Avenue 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 Nye Avenue over I-78 carry?

About 9,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nye Avenue over I-78?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nye Avenue over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.