Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · Over I-78 Mainline MP 58 · Structure no. 0725161
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 556 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,169
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,169 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,203 by 2043. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13 carry?
About 10,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13?
The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp 3 over Ramps 2&6 I-78 & Ramp 13?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.