US Bridges

NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of Passaic Rivr · Structure no. 0733160

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd
CrossesJfk Parkway (cr 649)
Location0.25 MI E of Passaic Rivr
RouteState Highway 124
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7388, -74.36996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NJ124EB&NJ24 Rampd over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.