US Bridges

US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. So. of Haynes Ave · Structure no. 0725151

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h 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 8,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Ramp K
CrossesI-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h
Location0.1 Mi. So. of Haynes Ave
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69655, -74.18534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,330 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h 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 US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h carry?

About 8,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Ramp K over I-78 NB Conn & Ramps X&h?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.