US Bridges

Nj 4 over Teaneck Road

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 4.0MI East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0206173

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

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Teaneck Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Teaneck 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 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 93,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,985 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesTeaneck Road
Location4.0MI East of Nj 17
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89045, -74.00364
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,416 (2024)
Projected traffic113,985 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Teaneck Road built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Teaneck Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Teaneck Road carry?

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

How long is Nj 4 over Teaneck Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Teaneck Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.