US Bridges

Margaret Street over Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 4.01 MI E. of 17-4 JCT · Structure no. 0206172

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,805
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Street over Nj 4 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Margaret Street over Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 2,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,423 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMargaret Street
CrossesNj 4
Location4.01 MI E. of 17-4 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89187, -74.00796
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,805 (2023)
Projected traffic3,423 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Margaret Street over Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Margaret Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Margaret Street over Nj 4 carry?

About 2,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Street over Nj 4?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Street over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.