US Bridges

Ramp a over Relief Area

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NWOFUS1&9&I-95 JCT · Structure no. 0909156

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Relief Area is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Relief Area in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,001 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp a
CrossesRelief Area
Location1.5 MI NWOFUS1&9&I-95 JCT
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates40.7394, -74.07705
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,557 (2023)
Projected traffic8,001 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 a over Relief Area built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a over Relief Area 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Relief Area carry?

About 6,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over Relief Area?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Relief Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.