Orient Way over Nj 3
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI W of Nj 17 Jct. · Structure no. 0203153
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,105
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orient Way over Nj 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orient Way over Nj 3 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 77 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,125 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orient Way over Nj 3 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Orient Way over Nj 3 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Orient Way over Nj 3 carry?
About 10,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Orient Way over Nj 3?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Orient Way over Nj 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.