I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 1 Mi.W.Of I-78 EXIT-49 · Structure no. 2010165
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,390 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124 carry?
About 100,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Eastbound over Nj 124?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.