I-78 Westbound over US 202-206
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI E of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1817156
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,615
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Westbound over US 202-206 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Westbound over US 202-206 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 56,615 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,272 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Westbound over US 202-206 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-78 Westbound over US 202-206 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 Westbound over US 202-206 carry?
About 56,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Westbound over US 202-206?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Westbound over US 202-206?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.