US Bridges

Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West Hackensack R. · Structure no. 0219151

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB 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 19,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,140 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 120 SB & Ramps
CrossesNj 3 WB
Location0.5 MI West Hackensack R.
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates40.80544, -74.07383
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,780 (2024)
Projected traffic24,140 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$8.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB built?

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

What condition is Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB 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 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB carry?

About 19,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 120 SB & Ramps over Nj 3 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.