US Bridges

Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 17 Junction · Structure no. 361630D

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,508
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 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 15,508 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,923 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInt. 163 Ramp Nbx
CrossesGsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 17 Junction
Coordinates40.93704, -74.07204
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,508 (2024)
Projected traffic18,923 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx carry?

About 15,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Int. 163 Ramp Nbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Sbx?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.