I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned)
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.26MILES West of Nj.Tpk. · Structure no. 0723176
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned) 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 42,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,760 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned) 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 I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned) carry?
About 42,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned)?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 WB Outer over Conrail (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.