US Bridges

US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At US 22 EB & US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0718161

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,095 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8 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 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 36,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,003 by 2043. The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS22EB Con. & RP19
CrossesUS 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8
LocationAt US 22 EB & US 1&9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.70621, -74.18272
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,095 ft (333.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,888 (2023)
Projected traffic45,003 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8 built?

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

What condition is US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8 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 US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8 carry?

About 36,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8?

The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US22EB Con. & RP19 over US 1&9 and I-78 Ramp 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.