US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · I-Sec.Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext. · Structure no. N00028A

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,008 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
58,050
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 58,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,350 by 2044. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesNjtpk Ramps & Rrs
LocationI-Sec.Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70673, -74.15256
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,050 (2024)
Projected traffic46,350 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs carry?

About 58,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Njtpk Ramps & Rrs?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.