US Bridges

Ramp a over US 202 Route 23

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.1 Mi. No. of Rt 80 · Structure no. 1618152

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over US 202 Route 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over US 202 Route 23 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,797 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp a
CrossesUS 202 Route 23
Location2.1 Mi. No. of Rt 80
RouteCounty Highway 683
Coordinates40.92438, -74.26862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,670 (2024)
Projected traffic11,797 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over US 202 Route 23 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ramp a over US 202 Route 23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over US 202 Route 23 carry?

About 9,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over US 202 Route 23?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over US 202 Route 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.