US Bridges

Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI W of GSP&I78 JCT · Structure no. 2011150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,800 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVauxhall RD(CR630)
CrossesI-78 and Ramps B&c
Location1.8 MI W of GSP&I78 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71389, -74.2815
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic31,800 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Vauxhall RD(CR630) over I-78 and Ramps B&c?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.