US Bridges

Ramp N over Union Street

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of RT1&DEL Riv · Structure no. 3300030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ramp N over Union Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp N over Union Street in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp N
CrossesUnion Street
Location0.25 MI E of RT1&DEL Riv
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.21083, -74.76333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Ramp N over Union Street built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp N over Union Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp N over Union Street carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N over Union Street?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N over Union Street?

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