US Bridges

Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .06 Mi. S of Central Ave · Structure no. 020023C

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,364
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older 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 25,364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,437 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ave(cr 57)
CrossesNys & W Railroad
Location.06 Mi. S of Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89073, -74.05628
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,364 (2024)
Projected traffic30,437 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad carry?

About 25,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ave(cr 57) over Nys & W Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.