US Bridges

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

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 17 Junction · Structure no. 361632B

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

About this bridge

Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int. 163 Ramp Sbx over Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx 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 8 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInt. 163 Ramp Sbx
CrossesGsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 17 Junction
Coordinates40.94059, -74.07056
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx 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 Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx 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 Gsp Int. 163 Ramp Nbx carry?

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

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

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.