US Bridges

Ramp a over Rte. I-80

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .15 M. W.Of I-80 EXIT-66 · Structure no. 0226162

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Rte. I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Rte. I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, 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 7,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,863 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesRte. I-80
Location.15 M. W.Of I-80 EXIT-66
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86731, -74.04264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,264 (2024)
Projected traffic8,863 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over Rte. I-80 built?

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

What condition is Ramp a over Rte. I-80 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Rte. I-80 carry?

About 7,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over Rte. I-80?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Rte. I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.