I-78 EB over US 22 WB
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.96 Mile of JCT 78 & 31 · Structure no. 1018153
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 661,439
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 EB over US 22 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over US 22 WB in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 57 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 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 661,439 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,727 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 EB over US 22 WB built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-78 EB over US 22 WB 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 EB over US 22 WB carry?
About 661,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 EB over US 22 WB?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 EB over US 22 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.