US Bridges

West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 03MI E of Njtpk & 440 JCT · Structure no. 0915151

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,376
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 63rd ST Ramps
CrossesNj 440
Location03MI E of Njtpk & 440 JCT
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69661, -74.10758
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,376 (2024)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440 carry?

About 5,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns West 63rd ST Ramps over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.