US Bridges

Nj Route 19 over Ramp C

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.02 MI North of Rt 46 · Structure no. 1613153

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 19 over Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 19 over Ramp C in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Route 19
CrossesRamp C
Location1.02 MI North of Rt 46
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates40.89027, -74.16838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,300 (2023)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 19 over Ramp C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 19 over Ramp C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Route 19 over Ramp C carry?

About 35,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 19 over Ramp C?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 19 over Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.