US Bridges

I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.65MI E. of CR 577 · Structure no. 2010175

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 50,680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,839 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 WB Local
CrossesNj 124 (springfield Ave)
Location0.65MI E. of CR 577
RouteInterstate 78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71537, -74.29578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,680 (2023)
Projected traffic61,839 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield 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 Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave) carry?

About 50,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 WB Local over Nj 124 (springfield Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.