US Bridges

Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI N Hackensack River · Structure no. M11767I

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,612
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 46,612 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,996 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk SN-80
CrossesUS Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et
Location1.9 MI N Hackensack River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.84649, -74.01748
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,612 (2023)
Projected traffic102,996 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et 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 SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et carry?

About 46,612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk SN-80 over US Rt 46 & Ramps L & Et?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.