I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI W of Njtpk Exit 14 · Structure no. 0723161
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,831
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE 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 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 42,831 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,262 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE carry?
About 42,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 WB Outer over Ramp NE?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.