I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI W of Njtpk · Structure no. 0723173
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85,046
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 85,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,772 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 136 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 I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur carry?
About 85,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 EB & Ramps over Abandoned Lvrr Spur?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.