US Bridges

Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 17 Junction · Structure no. 361631B

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,107 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInt. 163 Ramp Sbx
CrossesRoute Nj 17
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 17 Junction
Coordinates40.9394, -74.07154
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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,107 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 Sbx over Route Nj 17 built?

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

What condition is Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17 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 Sbx over Route Nj 17 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Route Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.