US Bridges

Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .9 MI W Goethals Bridge · Structure no. I09935D

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,536 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjta Int 13 Rmp Et
CrossesI-278 EB
Location.9 MI W Goethals Bridge
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64265, -74.21243
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,536 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Njta Int 13 Rmp Et over I-278 EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.