US Bridges

I-78 EB over Beattys Road

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI East of US 22 · Structure no. 2113153

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 EB over Beattys Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over Beattys Road in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 years old, older 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,866 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 EB
CrossesBeattys Road
Location1.1 MI East of US 22
RouteInterstate 78
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67215, -75.11341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,800 (2022)
Projected traffic66,866 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 EB over Beattys Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-78 EB over Beattys Road 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 EB over Beattys Road carry?

About 54,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 EB over Beattys Road?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 EB over Beattys Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.