Ridge Road over Nj 3
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · 0.69 MI West of Nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 0203152
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Nj 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Nj 3 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Nj 3 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Ridge Road over Nj 3 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Nj 3 carry?
About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Nj 3?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Nj 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.