US Bridges

Osborne Terrace over I-78

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI E of GSP&I78 JCT · Structure no. 0723156

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborne Terrace over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osborne Terrace 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 5 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOsborne Terrace
CrossesI-78
Location2.3 MI E of GSP&I78 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71548, -74.20782
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2023)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Osborne Terrace over I-78 built?

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

What condition is Osborne Terrace 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 Osborne Terrace over I-78 carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Osborne Terrace over I-78?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Osborne Terrace over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.