US Bridges

Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI N of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1603169

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K in Passaic 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 13,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,060 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Ave
CrossesNj Route 21 & Ramp K
Location2.3 MI N of 3-21 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85475, -74.12225
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,980 (2023)
Projected traffic17,060 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K built?

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

What condition is Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K carry?

About 13,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Ave over Nj Route 21 & Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.