US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.55 Mi. East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206155

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley RD over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 13,732 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,755 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesNj 4
Location0.55 Mi. East of Nj 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91781, -74.06141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,732 (2024)
Projected traffic16,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley RD over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Nj 4 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 Spring Valley RD over Nj 4 carry?

About 13,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Nj 4?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.