US Bridges

I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of I-80 Exit 58 · Structure no. 1610164

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,044
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,044 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,714 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ramp N
CrossesLower Madison Avenue
Location0.1 MI S of I-80 Exit 58
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.9015, -74.15909
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,044 (2024)
Projected traffic3,714 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue carry?

About 3,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp N over Lower Madison Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.