US Bridges

Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At 120-3 Jct. · Structure no. 0219150

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,540 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Nj 120 NB
CrossesNj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB
LocationAt 120-3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80323, -74.07333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2024)
Projected traffic10,540 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB 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 Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Nj 120 NB over Nj 3 EB & Nj 120 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.