US Bridges

Nj 17 over Sprout Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.32 MI N of Gsp Exit 163 · Structure no. 0216150

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 over Sprout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over Sprout Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 92 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 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 145,772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,870 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17
CrossesSprout Brook
Location0.32 MI N of Gsp Exit 163
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94441, -74.07159
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,772 (2023)
Projected traffic177,870 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nj 17 over Sprout Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 17 over Sprout Brook carry?

About 145,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.