US Bridges

Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Intersection Rt 4 · Structure no. 0215150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 121,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,350 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 17
CrossesRoute Nj 4
LocationIntersection Rt 4
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9205, -74.07212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,900 (2024)
Projected traffic124,350 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4 carry?

About 121,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 17 over Route Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.