US Bridges

I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · Exit 56 Ramp Clinton Ave · Structure no. 0723159

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Ramps En & Wn
CrossesPeddie ST & Abnd Conrail
LocationExit 56 Ramp Clinton Ave
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71367, -74.19574
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2023)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail built?

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

What condition is I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd 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 En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramps En & Wn over Peddie ST & Abnd Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.