US Bridges

Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.58 MI West of US 9W · Structure no. 0206184

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 47,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,640 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4 EB & Ramp R
CrossesI-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local
Location0.58 MI West of US 9W
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86556, -73.97438
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,235 (2024)
Projected traffic57,640 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local carry?

About 47,235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 EB & Ramp R over I-95 Exp & I-95 SB Local?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.