US Bridges

I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · @exit 56 Clinton Ave · Structure no. 0723158

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Ramps NE & NW
CrossesPeddie ST & Abdn Conrail
Location@exit 56 Clinton Ave
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71385, -74.19624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2023)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail built?

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

What condition is I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramps NE & NW over Peddie ST & Abdn Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.