US Bridges

Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.58 MI West of US 9W · Structure no. 0206185

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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 42,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,810 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 4 EB
CrossesI-95 NB Local Lanes
Location0.58 MI West of US 9W
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.86458, -73.9747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,460 (2024)
Projected traffic51,810 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes carry?

About 42,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 EB over I-95 NB Local Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.