US Bridges

I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.79 MI West of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2011154

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 200,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,000 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-78
CrossesStuyvesant Ave (cr 619)
Location0.79 MI West of Gsp JCT
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.70861, -74.2602
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width229 ft (69.9 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200,800 (2024)
Projected traffic241,000 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619) carry?

About 200,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 over Stuyvesant Ave (cr 619)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.