US Bridges

Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI West of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0212154

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 6 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 11,047 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,256 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 120
CrossesNj Transit and 13th ST
Location0.05 MI West of Nj 17
RouteState Highway 120
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83249, -74.08693
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,047 (2023)
Projected traffic13,256 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST 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 Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST carry?

About 11,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 120 over Nj Transit and 13th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.