US Bridges

(I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI West of Pas Riv · Structure no. 1610161

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,937
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

(I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying (I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,937 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,125 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries(I-80) Ramp a
CrossesFrontage Road
Location1.5 MI West of Pas Riv
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90522, -74.16064
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,937 (2024)
Projected traffic12,125 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was (I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is (I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road 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 a over Frontage Road carry?

About 9,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is (I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns (I-80) Ramp a over Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.