US Bridges

Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.37 MI East of Passaic R · Structure no. 0225151

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 158,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,750 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute I-80
CrossesRamp a & River Drive
Location0.37 MI East of Passaic R
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90096, -74.12731
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,790 (2023)
Projected traffic193,750 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$896,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive carry?

About 158,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-80 over Ramp a & River Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.