US Bridges

Cokesbury Road over I-78

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 3 MI East of Rt 31 · Structure no. 1018159

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cokesbury Road over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cokesbury Road over I-78 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 8,082 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,698 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCokesbury Road
CrossesI-78
Location3 MI East of Rt 31
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates40.64697, -74.83432
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,082 (2023)
Projected traffic9,698 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cokesbury Road over I-78 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Cokesbury Road over I-78 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cokesbury Road over I-78 carry?

About 8,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cokesbury Road over I-78?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cokesbury Road over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.