Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed
PoorUnion County, New Jersey · At I-78 & Nj 124 JCT · Structure no. 2005151
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 457 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,006
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,006 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,090 by 2044. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed carry?
About 14,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed?
The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 124 over I-78 & Ramp Ed?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.