US Bridges

Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI South of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0211152

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 26,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,612 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 3 Ramp B
CrossesNj 17 NB
Location0.11 MI South of Nj 3
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80921, -74.10078
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,727 (2023)
Projected traffic32,612 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB carry?

About 26,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 3 Ramp B over Nj 17 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.