78 WB INNER&RAMP O
Carrying 78 WB INNER&RAMP O over RAHWAY RIVER
0.1MI W of Interch. 49, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 78 WB INNER&RAMP O
The 78 WB INNER&RAMP O bridge in Union, New Jersey carries 78 WB INNER&RAMP O over RAHWAY RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.2 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 87,989 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 78 WB INNER&RAMP O 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.2 m (109 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 87,989 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2010172
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 78 WB INNER&RAMP O is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 78 WB INNER&RAMP O against other structures in Union 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 78 WB INNER&RAMP O?
78 WB INNER&RAMP O in Union, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 78 WB INNER&RAMP O inspected?
78 WB INNER&RAMP O'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 87,989 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 78 WB INNER&RAMP O is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 78 WB INNER&RAMP O?
78 WB INNER&RAMP O has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 78 WB INNER&RAMP O?
78 WB INNER&RAMP O is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 78 WB INNER&RAMP O and does age affect safety?
78 WB INNER&RAMP O was built in 1967, making it 59 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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