US Bridges

Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.13 Miles South of I 80 · Structure no. 361597A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
834 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,914
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,914 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,296 by 2044. The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInt 159 SB Ramp J
CrossesWallace St&s Van Riper a
Location0.13 Miles South of I 80
Coordinates40.90268, -74.11072
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length834 ft (254.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,914 (2024)
Projected traffic14,296 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a carry?

About 11,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a?

The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Int 159 SB Ramp J over Wallace St&s Van Riper a?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.