US Bridges

Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 57 · Structure no. 1610173

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4,848 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,915 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute I-80 Ramp a
CrossesMain STREET(CO.RTE.601)
LocationAt I-80 Exit 57
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90819, -74.17077
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,848 (2024)
Projected traffic5,915 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601) 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 Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601) carry?

About 4,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-80 Ramp a over Main STREET(CO.RTE.601)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.