US Bridges

Ramp J over Third River

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1MI North of Valley Rd. · Structure no. 1606189

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J over Third River is a concrete frame carrying Ramp J over Third River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp J
CrossesThird River
Location0.1MI North of Valley Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.87235, -74.19127
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2023)
Projected traffic626 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J over Third River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp J over Third River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J over Third River carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J over Third River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J over Third River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.