US Bridges

Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800095

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,299
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 74,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,159 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHov Rd. Ramp
CrossesHotel Road
Location3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68994, -74.18396
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,299 (2024)
Projected traffic89,159 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road carry?

About 74,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hov Rd. Ramp over Hotel Road?

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