US Bridges

Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.7 Mi.From Njtpk Toll · Structure no. 3800084

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,210
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 19,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,051 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOutbound Ramp "j"
CrossesService Road
Location2.7 Mi.From Njtpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69389, -74.18583
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,210 (2024)
Projected traffic23,051 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road carry?

About 19,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Outbound Ramp "j" over Service Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).