US Bridges

I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI West of JCT 1&9 · Structure no. 0725160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,804
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, 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 9,804 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,962 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Ramp 2
CrossesI-78 Ramp 5
Location0.42 MI West of JCT 1&9
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70973, -74.16739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,804 (2023)
Projected traffic11,962 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5 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 I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5 carry?

About 9,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramp 2 over I-78 Ramp 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.