US Bridges

Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Interchange 17E · Structure no. E11295A

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,207 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
24,295
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 24,295 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,644 by 2044. The structure is 1,207 ft (367.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTpk Int 17E Ramp a
CrossesTpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R
LocationInterchange 17E
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.78404, -74.0551
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,207 ft (367.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,295 (2024)
Projected traffic29,644 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R carry?

About 24,295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R?

The structure is 1,207 ft (367.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Int 17E Ramp a over Tpk Rwy Ramps Pat Pk R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.