US Bridges

I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI W of Njtpk · Structure no. 0723174

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur 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 86,210 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,175 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-78WB Expr. & Eni
CrossesAbandoned Lvrr Spur
Location2.2 MI W of Njtpk
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.70939, -74.19373
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,210 (2022)
Projected traffic105,175 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur built?

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

What condition is I-78WB Expr. & Eni 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-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur carry?

About 86,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-78WB Expr. & Eni over Abandoned Lvrr Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.