US Bridges

Nj 17 over Nys & W RR

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles South of Rt 4 · Structure no. 0214158

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,043
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 over Nys & W RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over Nys & W RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 113,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,652 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17
CrossesNys & W RR
Location1.5 Miles South of Rt 4
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89915, -74.0731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,043 (2023)
Projected traffic135,652 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 over Nys & W RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 17 over Nys & W RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 17 over Nys & W RR carry?

About 113,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 over Nys & W RR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 over Nys & W RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.