I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.55 MI West of Exit 24 · Structure no. 1018166
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,197
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 58,197 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,011 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 North Br Rockaway Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek carry?
About 58,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 EB over North Br Rockaway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.