US Bridges

I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j"

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI West of Gsp Jct. · Structure no. 1610168

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j" 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 8,388 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,235 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ramp K
CrossesRamp "j"
Location1.6 MI West of Gsp Jct.
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90127, -74.13821
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,388 (2024)
Projected traffic10,235 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j" built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j" 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 K over Ramp "j" carry?

About 8,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j"?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp K over Ramp "j"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.