Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 4.4 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800080
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 838 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,417
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,417 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,489 by 2044. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB carry?
About 9,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB?
The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Entr #42 over Route I-78 Connector NB?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).