US Bridges

Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI West of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0205152

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,588
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 28,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,883 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 4
CrossesNj 208 SB & Ramps
Location1.3 MI West of Nj 17
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.92666, -74.09561
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,588 (2024)
Projected traffic34,883 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps carry?

About 28,588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Nj 208 SB & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.