US Bridges

South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Intersection I-80 · Structure no. 0214151

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,920 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Summit Ave
CrossesNj 17 NB
LocationIntersection I-80
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87879, -74.06359
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic23,920 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns South Summit Ave over Nj 17 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.