US Bridges

Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At 95 & 278 Intersection · Structure no. 3800002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,732
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278 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 8,732 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,655 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp 6 (I-278)
CrossesI-278
LocationAt 95 & 278 Intersection
RouteInterstate 278
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64289, -74.20805
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,732 (2024)
Projected traffic10,655 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278 carry?

About 8,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6 (I-278) over I-278?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.