King George Road over I-78
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 6.52 MI East of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1817168
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,479
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
King George Road over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King George Road over I-78 in Somerset 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 17,479 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,328 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was King George Road over I-78 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is King George Road over I-78 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 2024.
How much traffic does King George Road over I-78 carry?
About 17,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is King George Road over I-78?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns King George Road over I-78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.