US Bridges

Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.70 MI N of Nj 17&46 JCT · Structure no. 0214150

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
456 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 years old, older 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 80,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,130 by 2044. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNj 17 NB
CrossesI-80 & Ramp K
Location0.70 MI N of Nj 17&46 JCT
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates40.87578, -74.06305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,410 (2024)
Projected traffic98,130 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K 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 I-80 & Ramp K carry?

About 80,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 NB over I-80 & Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.