I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 4.86 MI E of US 22 · Structure no. 1014156
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98,397
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 years old, older 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 98,397 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,062 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 98,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 WB over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.