US Bridges

Halsey Street over I-78

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI West of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2011152

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,843
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsey Street over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsey Street over I-78 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, 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 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 6,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalsey Street
CrossesI-78
Location1.2 MI West of Gsp JCT
RouteCity Street 0I-78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71133, -74.26733
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,843 (2021)
Projected traffic9,660 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsey Street over I-78 built?

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

What condition is Halsey Street over I-78 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Halsey Street over I-78 carry?

About 6,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halsey Street over I-78?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Street over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.