US Bridges

I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.26 Miles W of Nj 24 · Structure no. 2010179

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 51 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 5 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 15,440 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,528 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 EB Local
CrossesRvrr Troy & Baltusrol
Location0.26 Miles W of Nj 24
RouteInterstate 78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71083, -74.32713
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,440 (2023)
Projected traffic18,528 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol carry?

About 15,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 EB Local over Rvrr Troy & Baltusrol?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.