I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of RT124&I78 JCT · Structure no. 2010170
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 50,690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,830 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River carry?
About 50,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 EB Outer Rdwy over Rahway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.