US Bridges

Nj 4 over Sprout Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI West of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206153

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Sprout Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Sprout Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 141,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,854 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 209 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesSprout Brook
Location0.2 MI West of Nj 17
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92144, -74.07598
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width209 ft (63.6 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,660 (2024)
Projected traffic172,854 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 4 over Sprout Brook 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 Sprout Brook carry?

About 141,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 209 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.