Nj 17 over West Central Avenue
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of I 80 · Structure no. 0214159
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113,005
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 17 over West Central Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over West Central Avenue 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 3 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 113,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,605 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 17 over West Central Avenue built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 17 over West Central Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 17 over West Central Avenue carry?
About 113,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 17 over West Central Avenue?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 17 over West Central Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.