US Bridges

Nike Site Road over I-78

FairClosed to traffic

Union County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI E of I-78 Exit 44 · Structure no. 2010157

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nike Site Road over I-78 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nike Site Road over I-78 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNike Site Road
CrossesI-78
Location0.9 MI E of I-78 Exit 44
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68883, -74.38108
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nike Site Road over I-78 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nike Site Road over I-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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nike Site Road over I-78 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Nike Site Road over I-78?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Nike Site Road over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.