US Bridges

US Rt 1 over Ramp N

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · Adjacent to Delaware Riv. · Structure no. 3300022

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US Rt 1 over Ramp N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 1 over Ramp N in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Rt 1
CrossesRamp N
LocationAdjacent to Delaware Riv.
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.2103, -74.76511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic64,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 US Rt 1 over Ramp N built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US Rt 1 over Ramp N 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 1 over Ramp N carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 1 over Ramp N?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 1 over Ramp N?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).