US Bridges

Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.21 MI E of I78&GSP JCT · Structure no. 0723150

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 9,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,980 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChancellor Avenue
CrossesI-78 Ramp Ca
Location1.21 MI E of I78&GSP JCT
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71176, -74.22573
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,980 (2023)
Projected traffic11,980 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca 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 Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca carry?

About 9,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Chancellor Avenue over I-78 Ramp Ca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.