Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x"
FairEssex County, New Jersey · Newark Airport · Structure no. 0725150
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,405
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x" in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,694 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x" built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x" 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x" carry?
About 10,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x"?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp M over I-78 Connector & Ramp"x"?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.