US Bridges

I-78 EB over Beaver Brook

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.49M W.Of I-78 EXIT.16 · Structure no. 1016160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 EB over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over Beaver Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 109,955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,165 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-78 EB
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.49M W.Of I-78 EXIT.16
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.63664, -74.90106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,955 (2024)
Projected traffic134,165 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 EB over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 EB over Beaver Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-78 EB over Beaver Brook carry?

About 109,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 EB over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 EB over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.