US Bridges

Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.25 Mi.West W.Spur Njtpk · Structure no. 0204150

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,024 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
134,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 80 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 134,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,540 by 2044. The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 3
CrossesService RD Berrys Ck RR
Location1.25 Mi.West W.Spur Njtpk
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.81054, -74.09372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,024 ft (312.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,850 (2024)
Projected traffic164,540 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR 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 Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR carry?

About 134,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR?

The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Route 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.