US Bridges

Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206171

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road 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.

It carries about 93,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,985 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesQueen Anne Road
Location3.8 MI East of Nj 17
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89311, -74.01165
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,416 (2024)
Projected traffic113,985 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road 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 Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road carry?

About 93,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Queen Anne Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.