US Bridges

Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206159

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 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 17,162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,941 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Ave (cr 59)
CrossesNj 4
Location1.0 MI East Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91592, -74.05482
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,162 (2024)
Projected traffic20,941 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Forest Ave (cr 59) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4 carry?

About 17,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Ave (cr 59) over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.