US Bridges

I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-78 Intrchng No. 57 · Structure no. 0725154

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,934 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,984 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 NB Connector
CrossesRamps B & C
LocationAt I-78 Intrchng No. 57
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70619, -74.1787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,934 (2024)
Projected traffic27,984 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C carry?

About 22,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 NB Connector over Ramps B & C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.