US Bridges

Carpentersville RD over I 78

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1/2 Mi. E of Del River · Structure no. 2112151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Carpentersville RD over I 78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpentersville RD over I 78 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCarpentersville RD
CrossesI 78
Location1/2 Mi. E of Del River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66598, -75.1743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Carpentersville RD over I 78 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpentersville RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carpentersville RD over I 78 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpentersville RD over I 78?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Carpentersville RD over I 78?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).