Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 1.77MI Southwest Nj RTE 3 · Structure no. 0211150
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1928
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,960
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 112 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 14,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,953 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.
What condition is Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line carry?
About 14,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge RD (nj 17) over NJT Main Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.