US Bridges

Nj 4 over Webster Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI W of I-95 JCT · Structure no. 0206174

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Webster Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Webster Avenue 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 94,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,289 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesWebster Avenue
Location2.5 MI W of I-95 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88777, -73.99504
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.
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, 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,485 (2024)
Projected traffic115,289 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Webster Avenue built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Webster Avenue 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 Nj 4 over Webster Avenue carry?

About 94,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Webster Avenue?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Webster Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.