US Bridges

Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 9.5 MI East of I-287 · Structure no. 1817175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Road
CrossesRoute Interstate 78
Location9.5 MI East of I-287
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6505, -74.46555
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78 carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Road over Route Interstate 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.