US Bridges

Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4

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Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Saddle Riv · Structure no. 0206152

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 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 33,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,210 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParamus RD (cr 62)
CrossesNj 4
Location0.2 MI East of Saddle Riv
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92561, -74.08946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,773 (2024)
Projected traffic41,210 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4 carry?

About 33,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Paramus RD (cr 62) over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.