US Bridges

Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .25 MI NE of GSP&I-80 JCT · Structure no. 361600T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,546
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 21,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,855 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Ave
CrossesGsp & Int 159 Ramp J
Location.25 MI NE of GSP&I-80 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90556, -74.10556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,546 (2024)
Projected traffic25,855 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J carry?

About 21,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Ave over Gsp & Int 159 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.