US Bridges

Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.87 MI South of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0214160

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 94,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,435 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17
CrossesPassaic ST (cr 62 I)
Location0.87 MI South of Nj 4
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9081, -74.07096
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,530 (2024)
Projected traffic113,435 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I) built?

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

What condition is Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I) 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 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I) carry?

About 94,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I)?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 over Passaic ST (cr 62 I)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.