US Bridges

Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.13MI N of NJ3&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 1603154

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,237 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
19,891
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 5 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 19,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,271 by 2043. The structure is 1,237 ft (377 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 5 (21NB to 3)
CrossesNj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7
Location0.13MI N of NJ3&NJ21 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82603, -74.12447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,237 ft (377 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,891 (2023)
Projected traffic24,271 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7 carry?

About 19,891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7?

The structure is 1,237 ft (377 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 5 (21NB to 3) over Nj 21 & Ramps 3 & 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.