US Bridges

Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · .25 MI N of Terminal a En · Structure no. 3800104

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,985
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR 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 48,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,782 by 2044. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesExit Bridge
CrossesN57 Earhart DR
Location.25 MI N of Terminal a En
Coordinates40.68789, -74.18817
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,985 (2024)
Projected traffic58,782 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 N57 Earhart DR built?

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

What condition is Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR 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 N57 Earhart DR carry?

About 48,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Bridge over N57 Earhart DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.