US Bridges

Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI N of Rts 17&46 JCT · Structure no. 0213151

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 28,323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,554 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTerrace Ave(cr 55)
CrossesNj 17
Location0.3 MI N of Rts 17&46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87065, -74.06358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,323 (2022)
Projected traffic34,554 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terrace Ave(cr 55) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17 carry?

About 28,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Terrace Ave(cr 55) over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.