US Bridges

North Service RD over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.59 Miles North of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0211155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Service RD over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Service RD over Nj 17 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,108 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Service RD
CrossesNj 17
Location0.59 Miles North of Nj 3
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81397, -74.10292
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,366 (2024)
Projected traffic4,108 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Service RD over Nj 17 built?

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

What condition is North Service RD over Nj 17 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 North Service RD over Nj 17 carry?

About 3,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Service RD over Nj 17?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North Service RD over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.