US Bridges

Ramp H over Dell Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.04 Miles West of US1&9 · Structure no. 0902155

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H over Dell Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp H over Dell Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp H
CrossesDell Avenue
Location0.04 Miles West of US1&9
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.76063, -74.05151
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 H over Dell Avenue built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H over Dell 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 H over Dell Avenue carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H over Dell Avenue?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H over Dell Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.