Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
over SR 2023(LR 39107)
I-78 OVER VERA CRUZ RD.
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 70,840 vehicles per day and is 37 years old (reconstructed in 2000).
Its sufficiency rating of 77.6 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 24 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 185 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 24 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 70,840 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 126 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1989
37 years old (rebuilt 2000)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
185 ft
56.4 m
Deck Width
126 ft
38.3 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
71 ft
longest unsupported section (21.6 m)
Traffic Lanes
3 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
24 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
70,840vehicles/day
40.55696°N, 75.43937°W
Prestressed Concrete Box Beam (Multiple)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.