I-78 over Walker Avenue
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2011155
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 202,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 over Walker Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 over Walker Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 202,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,500 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 263 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 over Walker Avenue built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-78 over Walker Avenue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 over Walker Avenue carry?
About 202,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 over Walker Avenue?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 263 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 over Walker Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.