US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5 M North of Int 15E · Structure no. E107880

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
6,941 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,612
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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 5 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 111,612 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,187 by 2044. The structure is 6,941 ft (2,115.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesPassaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp
Location0.5 M North of Int 15E
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.73374, -74.12478
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+45 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,941 ft (2,115.6 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,612 (2024)
Projected traffic136,187 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp carry?

About 111,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp?

The structure is 6,941 ft (2,115.6 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Passaic Rv Sts Rrs Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.