US Bridges

Nj 4 over Broad Ave.

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI North of I 95 · Structure no. 0206180

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Broad Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 over Broad Ave. 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 84,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,623 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesBroad Ave.
Location1.3 MI North of I 95
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87671, -73.9773
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,923 (2024)
Projected traffic103,623 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 Broad Ave. built?

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

What condition is Nj 4 over Broad Ave. 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 Broad Ave. carry?

About 84,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Broad Ave.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Broad Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.