I-78 EB over Matheson Road
GoodHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI E of I-78 Exit 24 · Structure no. 1018170
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,163
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 EB over Matheson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over Matheson Road in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, 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 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 58,163 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,970 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 EB over Matheson Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 EB over Matheson Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 EB over Matheson Road carry?
About 58,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 EB over Matheson Road?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 EB over Matheson Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.