US Bridges

Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.65 MI East of Rt 17 · Structure no. 0206169

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
90,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 90,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,630 by 2044. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 4
CrossesPalsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR
Location3.65 MI East of Rt 17
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.89433, -74.01502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,670 (2024)
Projected traffic110,630 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR carry?

About 90,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Palsd Av Wndsr Rd&csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.