US Bridges

Nj 4 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 0206151

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Saddle River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nj 4 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 107,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,470 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 4
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.62 MI West of Gsp
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.92595, -74.0914
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,750 (2024)
Projected traffic131,470 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Nj 4 over Saddle River 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 Saddle River carry?

About 107,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Saddle River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.