US Bridges

Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad"

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.97 MI E. of US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 2015150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad" in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,446 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunswick Ave.
CrossesI-278 Ramps "da" & "ad"
Location0.97 MI E. of US 1&9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64269, -74.21323
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,561 (2023)
Projected traffic10,446 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad" built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad" 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad" carry?

About 8,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad"?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brunswick Ave. over I-278 Ramps "da" & "ad"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.