US Bridges

Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI South of RTE I-80 · Structure no. 1613157

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 19 NB
CrossesRamp M
Location0.15 MI South of RTE I-80
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates40.90631, -74.1717
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,410 (2023)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 19 NB 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 Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M carry?

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

How long is Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 19 NB over Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.