US Bridges

Njsp Access Road over Ramp I

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · JCT of US 202-206 & US 22 · Structure no. 1808173

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Njsp Access Road over Ramp I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njsp Access Road over Ramp I in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNjsp Access Road
CrossesRamp I
LocationJCT of US 202-206 & US 22
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58131, -74.62404
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2023)
Projected traffic676 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Njsp Access Road over Ramp I built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Njsp Access Road over Ramp I 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Njsp Access Road over Ramp I carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Njsp Access Road over Ramp I?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Njsp Access Road over Ramp I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.