I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 5.14 MI E US 22 · Structure no. 1014157
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,386
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 98,386 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,051 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 56 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 | 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 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road carry?
About 98,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 E.B. over Turkey Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.