US Bridges

Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI SE of 3-495 JCT · Structure no. 0908153

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 55,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,610 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj Rt 3
CrossesNorthern Sec. & Ramp a
Location0.2 MI SE of 3-495 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.77445, -74.04346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,410 (2024)
Projected traffic67,610 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a carry?

About 55,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rt 3 over Northern Sec. & Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.