US Bridges

Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · N of Terminal a Arrival · Structure no. 3800102

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
895 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50,440
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,528 by 2044. The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesExit Bridge
CrossesN62 Earhart Drive
LocationN of Terminal a Arrival
Coordinates40.68546, -74.18857
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length895 ft (272.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,440 (2024)
Projected traffic60,528 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive carry?

About 50,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive?

The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Bridge over N62 Earhart Drive?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.