US Bridges

I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI E of Rt 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 2015152

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616) 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 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 32,719 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,263 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-278
CrossesPark Avenue (cr 616)
Location0.57 MI E of Rt 1&9 JCT
RouteInterstate 278
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64202, -74.22125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,719 (2023)
Projected traffic39,263 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616) built?

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

What condition is I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616) 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 I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616) carry?

About 32,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns I-278 over Park Avenue (cr 616)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.