Patriots Way over Ramapo River
PoorClosed to trafficBergen County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. West of US 202 · Structure no. 02M4216
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patriots Way over Ramapo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Patriots Way over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patriots Way over Ramapo River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patriots Way over Ramapo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Patriots Way over Ramapo River carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Patriots Way over Ramapo River?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Patriots Way over Ramapo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.