US Bridges

Jones Road over Nj 4

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of I-95 · Structure no. 0206182

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Nj 4 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Jones Road over Nj 4 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesNj 4
Location0.6 MI West of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87337, -73.97305
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2024)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Nj 4 built?

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

What condition is Jones Road over Nj 4 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Nj 4 carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Nj 4?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.