US Bridges

Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501)

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI East of Rt 17 · Structure no. 0206179

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501) 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 4 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 83,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,583 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesGrand Ave. (nj 93 CR501)
Location5.5 MI East of Rt 17
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8789, -73.98109
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,252 (2024)
Projected traffic101,583 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501) built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501) carry?

About 83,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Grand Ave. (nj 93 CR501)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.