US Bridges

Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · Routes 4 and 17 Interchng · Structure no. 0206193

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,045 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps 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 10,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,418 by 2044. The structure is 1,045 ft (318.5 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 RTE 4 Ramp SE
CrossesNj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps
LocationRoutes 4 and 17 Interchng
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92214, -74.07286
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,045 ft (318.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,997 (2024)
Projected traffic13,418 by 2044
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 RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps built?

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

What condition is Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps carry?

About 10,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps?

The structure is 1,045 ft (318.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj RTE 4 Ramp SE over Nj RT.4 Rt 17 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.