US Bridges

Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.48MI W. of I-287 · Structure no. 1816159

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurnt Mills RD
CrossesI-78 and Ramps a & B
Location0.48MI W. of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates40.64298, -74.65551
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Mills RD over I-78 and Ramps a & B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.