US Bridges

Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext.

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2 Miles West of I-95 JCT · Structure no. 0206175

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

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext. 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 6 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesProp. Lafayette Ave Ext.
Location2 Miles West of I-95 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8862, -73.99249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 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
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext. built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext. 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 Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext. carry?

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

How long is Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Prop. Lafayette Ave Ext.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.