US Bridges

I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI E of Del River · Structure no. 2112157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,800
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-78 EB
CrossesRamp C (us 22 Eb)
Location3.8 MI E of Del River
RouteInterstate 78
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66864, -75.13697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2022)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb) carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-78 EB over Ramp C (us 22 Eb)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).