US Bridges

I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. E. of Exit 48 · Structure no. 2010166

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.) 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 40,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,540 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 WB Express
CrossesNj 124 (morris Ave.)
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Exit 48
RouteInterstate 78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71287, -74.31566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,600 (2023)
Projected traffic49,540 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.) carry?

About 40,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.)?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 WB Express over Nj 124 (morris Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.