Nj 17 over Plaza Way
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0214161
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99,596
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 17 over Plaza Way is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 17 over Plaza Way in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 99,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,885 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 17 over Plaza Way built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Nj 17 over Plaza Way 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 Plaza Way carry?
About 99,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 17 over Plaza Way?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 17 over Plaza Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.