US Bridges

I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.23 Mi. East of Exit 60 · Structure no. 0225150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 127,513 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,590 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 & Ramp a
CrossesAccess Road
Location0.23 Mi. East of Exit 60
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90139, -74.13038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.1 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,513 (2023)
Projected traffic155,590 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road carry?

About 127,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 & Ramp a over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.