US Bridges

Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI East of Rt 17 JCT · Structure no. 0206177

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
97,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 97,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,035 by 2044. The structure is 361 ft (110 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
CrossesS Dean Nordhoff&csx RR
Location5.5 MI East of Rt 17 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8808, -73.98445
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,570 (2024)
Projected traffic119,035 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR carry?

About 97,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over S Dean Nordhoff&csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.