US Bridges

Garrison Ave. over Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206168

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrison Ave. over Nj 4 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Garrison Ave. over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,981 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrison Ave.
CrossesNj 4
Location3.4 MI East of Nj 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89545, -74.01825
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2024)
Projected traffic2,981 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrison Ave. over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrison Ave. 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 Garrison Ave. over Nj 4 carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garrison Ave. over Nj 4?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Garrison Ave. over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.