US Bridges

I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North of Int 80 · Structure no. 1610151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,631
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a 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 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 22,631 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,614 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ramp B
CrossesNj 20 & Ramp a
Location0.1 MI North of Int 80
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90372, -74.13497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,631 (2024)
Projected traffic27,614 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a 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 I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a carry?

About 22,631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp B over Nj 20 & Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.