US Bridges

I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · At I78 Interchange · Structure no. 1814165

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,803 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,163 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-78 Ramp H
CrossesI-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G
LocationAt I78 Interchange
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.6409, -74.64624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,803 (2023)
Projected traffic26,163 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G carry?

About 21,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 Ramp H over I-287 SB & I-78 Ramp G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.