I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI E of I-78 Ext 58 · Structure no. 0725162
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &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 22,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,329 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13 carry?
About 22,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I-78 Ramps 2 & 6 over I-78 & I-78 Ramps 4 &13?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.