Ramps B & C over I-78
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.88 Miles W of US 1&9 · Structure no. 0725156
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 354 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramps B & C over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps B & C over I-78 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 37,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,120 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramps B & C over I-78 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ramps B & C over I-78 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ramps B & C over I-78 carry?
About 37,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramps B & C over I-78?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Ramps B & C over I-78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.