US Bridges

CR 577 over I-78

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.74 MI E of 78-24 JCT · Structure no. 2010169

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 577 over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 577 over I-78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,540 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 577
CrossesI-78
Location0.74 MI E of 78-24 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 577
Coordinates40.71281, -74.30814
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,015 (2024)
Projected traffic19,540 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 577 over I-78 built?

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

What condition is CR 577 over I-78 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 577 over I-78 carry?

About 16,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 577 over I-78?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 577 over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.