US Bridges

Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI N Hackensack River · Structure no. M11763C

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,401
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Ramp Wt
CrossesRamp L
Location1.9 MI N Hackensack River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.84654, -74.01891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2023)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Ramp Wt over Ramp L?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.