US Bridges

So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Betw Metlife Stdm & Arena · Structure no. 4900001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,875
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesSo Conn RD Ramp R
CrossesNj 120
LocationBetw Metlife Stdm & Arena
Coordinates40.80796, -74.07228
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2024)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120 carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns So Conn RD Ramp R over Nj 120?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.