US Bridges

Nj 17 NB over Nj 3

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Intersection of NJ3 · Structure no. 0211153

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 NB over Nj 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 NB over Nj 3 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 88,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,015 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17 NB
CrossesNj 3
LocationIntersection of NJ3
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81065, -74.10101
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,345 (2024)
Projected traffic106,015 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 NB over Nj 3 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 17 NB over Nj 3 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 17 NB over Nj 3 carry?

About 88,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 NB over Nj 3?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 NB over Nj 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.