US Bridges

Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.06 MI South of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206165

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 37,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,193 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHcknsk AV.(RT.503)
CrossesNj 4
Location3.06 MI South of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 503
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9056, -74.03318
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,857 (2024)
Projected traffic46,193 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) 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 Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4 carry?

About 37,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Hcknsk AV.(RT.503) over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.