US Bridges

Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · Interchange 15E · Structure no. E10692B

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,371
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older 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 19,371 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,636 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps R&t
CrossesRaymond Boulevard
LocationInterchange 15E
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73343, -74.12243
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,371 (2024)
Projected traffic23,636 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard carry?

About 19,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps R&t over Raymond Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.