Bergen Street over Interstate 78
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.6MILES East of G.S.Pkwy · Structure no. 0723157
- 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
- 9,260
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bergen Street over Interstate 78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bergen Street over Interstate 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,120 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 65 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bergen Street over Interstate 78 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bergen Street over Interstate 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 Bergen Street over Interstate 78 carry?
About 9,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bergen Street over Interstate 78?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Bergen Street over Interstate 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.