US Bridges

Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI E of NJ4&NJ17 JCT · Structure no. 0206190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
871 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,785 by 2043. The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4 Ramp NW
CrossesNj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp
Location0.04 MI E of NJ4&NJ17 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91957, -74.07207
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length871 ft (265.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,578 (2023)
Projected traffic17,785 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp carry?

About 14,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp?

The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 Ramp NW over Nj 4 Nj 17 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.