US Bridges

Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles South of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0214162

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 16,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarview Av (cr 61)
CrossesNj 17
Location0.5 Miles South of Nj 4
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91295, -74.0716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,640 (2024)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17 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 Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17 carry?

About 16,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Farview Av (cr 61) over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.