I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS
Carrying I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS over CONRAIL (MP 11.33)
3.10 MI EAST OF GSP, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS
The I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS over CONRAIL (MP 11.33). It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 75.3 meters (247 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 84,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 75.3 m (247 ft)
- Deck Width
- 31.6 m (104 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 84,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0723169
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS?
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS inspected?
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 84,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS?
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS?
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS and does age affect safety?
I-78EB OUTER,RAMPS was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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