US Bridges

Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .16 MI South of I-80 · Structure no. 1613156

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,560 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt Nj 19 SB
CrossesRamp M
Location.16 MI South of I-80
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates40.90642, -74.17212
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,410 (2023)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M carry?

About 23,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nj 19 SB over Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.