I-278 over Gulf Avenue
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · Elizabeth Nj · Structure no. 382305A
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,784 ft
- 43 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,917
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-278 over Gulf Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-278 over Gulf Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,046 by 2042. The structure is 2,784 ft (848.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-278 over Gulf Avenue built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-278 over Gulf Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-278 over Gulf Avenue carry?
About 36,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-278 over Gulf Avenue?
The structure is 2,784 ft (848.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I-278 over Gulf Avenue?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.