US Bridges

Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI NE of NJ3 & 17 JCT · Structure no. 0212155

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,862 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,354 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoonachie Ave M&p
CrossesNj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit
Location2.5 MI NE of NJ3 & 17 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84419, -74.07832
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,862 (2024)
Projected traffic19,354 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit 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 Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit carry?

About 15,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Moonachie Ave M&p over Nj 17 Prk Pl Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.