US Bridges

I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.95 Miles E of Gsp · Structure no. 0723163

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,822
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn 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 8,822 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,592 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-78 Ramp NE
CrossesI-78 Ramp Wn
Location2.95 Miles E of Gsp
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.71101, -74.19761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,822 (2023)
Projected traffic10,592 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn built?

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

What condition is I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn carry?

About 8,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramp NE over I-78 Ramp Wn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.