US Bridges

I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.3 Miles E. of Del River · Structure no. 2112153

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 EB
CrossesCR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR
Location2.3 Miles E. of Del River
RouteInterstate 78
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65167, -75.15361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2022)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR built?

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

What condition is I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 EB over CR 519 & Trib. Pohat. CR?

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