US Bridges

Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 60 · Structure no. 1610150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 95,795 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,888 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Rt 20
CrossesRamp K
LocationAt I-80 Exit 60
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates40.90017, -74.13494
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,795 (2024)
Projected traffic116,888 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Rt 20 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K carry?

About 95,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rt 20 over Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.