278 over Amboy Avenue
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · Elizabeth Nj · Structure no. 382305C
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,506 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,714
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
278 over Amboy Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 278 over Amboy Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,917 by 2043. The structure is 1,506 ft (459 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 278 over Amboy Avenue built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 278 over Amboy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 278 over Amboy Avenue carry?
About 32,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 278 over Amboy Avenue?
The structure is 1,506 ft (459 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns 278 over Amboy Avenue?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.