US Bridges

I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At 78-1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0725164

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,570 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 Ramp 5
CrossesUS 1+9 Ramp 10
LocationAt 78-1&9 JCT
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70806, -74.16509
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2023)
Projected traffic10,570 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10 carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramp 5 over US 1+9 Ramp 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.