US Bridges

I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI West of Njtpk · Structure no. 0723175

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned) 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 14,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Ramp En
CrossesConrail (abandoned)
Location2.3 MI West of Njtpk
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70959, -74.19365
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,830 (2023)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 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 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned) 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 I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 14,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramp En over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.