US Bridges

Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI West of Nj 24 JCT · Structure no. 2010159

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltusrl RD(CO643)
CrossesI-78
Location1.8 MI West of Nj 24 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70029, -74.35251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltusrl RD(CO643) 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 Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Baltusrl RD(CO643) over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.