US Bridges

Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .95 MI N Interchange 14 · Structure no. M10579N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,770
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 47,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,186 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp NT-14
CrossesWilson Avenue
Location.95 MI N Interchange 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71538, -74.1389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,770 (2023)
Projected traffic79,186 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue carry?

About 47,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp NT-14 over Wilson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.