Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 3.08 MI N of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1603177
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue 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 76,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,980 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue 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 Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue carry?
About 76,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns Route NJ21 &ramp N over Hope Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.