US Bridges

Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. No. of Rt 46 · Structure no. 1604162

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 94,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,009 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 23 NB & Ramp"i"
CrossesRoute I-80
Location0.6 Mi. No. of Rt 46
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89738, -74.24995
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,270 (2024)
Projected traffic115,009 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80 carry?

About 94,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 23 NB & Ramp"i" over Route I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.