US Bridges

Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of Gwb · Structure no. 0206187

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4 EB
CrossesI-95 Ramp L
Location0.5 MI West of Gwb
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8584, -73.97585
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,235 (2024)
Projected traffic57,640 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L 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 over I-95 Ramp L carry?

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

How long is Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 EB over I-95 Ramp L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.