I-278 over Gulf Avenue

Good Condition8 years old36,917 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
LocationElizabeth Nj
CarriesI-278
CrossesGulf Avenue
Coordinates40.63397, -74.19439

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure9 (Excellent)
Substructure9 (Excellent)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2784.1 ft (848.6 m)
Max Span174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Deck Width67.6 ft (20.6 m)
Deck Area17481.2 sq m
Main Spans43
Year Built2018

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic36,917 (2022)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number382305A

Nearby Bridges

RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C 0.0 mi Good I-278 over Arthur Kill 0.0 mi Good RTE 278 over Arthur Kill 0.0 mi Good RTE 278 over Arthur Kill 0.0 mi Good 278ix over Gulf Avenue 0.0 mi Good 278 over Arthur Kill 0.0 mi Good RTE I278 over Gulf Avenue Old Place C 0.0 mi Good I-278 over Amboy Avenue 0.4 mi Good RTE 278 over Bayway Industrial Track 0.4 mi Good RTE 278 over Bayway Industrial Track 0.4 mi Good