US Bridges

NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1MI W of I-78&US1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0713151

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,878 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
82,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 82,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,191 by 2043. The structure is 2,878 ft (877.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ21 (newark Vdct)
CrossesI78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs
Location1.1MI W of I-78&US1&9 JCT
RouteState Highway 21
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70957, -74.18174
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+50 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,878 ft (877.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,111 (2023)
Projected traffic100,191 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$61,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs carry?

About 82,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs?

The structure is 2,878 ft (877.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns NJ21 (newark Vdct) over I78 US1&9 Rmps Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.