US Bridges

New Village Road over I-78

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI E of CR 637 · Structure no. 2113158

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Village Road over I-78 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Village Road over I-78 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,772 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Village Road
CrossesI-78
Location0.36 MI E of CR 637
Coordinates40.66855, -75.09942
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,772 (2023)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Village Road over I-78 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Village Road over I-78 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Village Road over I-78 carry?

About 2,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Village Road over I-78?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Village Road over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.