US Bridges

Ridgeway Avenue over I-80

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI E of I-80 Exit 12 · Structure no. 2115175

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Avenue over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeway Avenue over I-80 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 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 3,534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,241 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Avenue
CrossesI-80
Location0.4 MI E of I-80 Exit 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92389, -74.9518
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,534 (2023)
Projected traffic4,241 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridgeway Avenue over I-80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ridgeway Avenue over I-80 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Avenue over I-80 carry?

About 3,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway Avenue over I-80?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway Avenue over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.