I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI W of Njtpk Exit 14 · Structure no. 0724150
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,237 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169,624
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 169,624 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,974 by 2043. The structure is 2,237 ft (681.8 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch carry?
About 169,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch?
The structure is 2,237 ft (681.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 over Frelnghysen Av RR Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.