US Bridges

Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.86 MI W of US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0725157

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,670 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,404 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamps Qt & Ramp D
CrossesI-78 Eastbound
Location0.86 MI W of US 1&9 JCT
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.71032, -74.17707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,670 (2023)
Projected traffic16,404 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound carry?

About 13,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps Qt & Ramp D over I-78 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.