US Bridges

Midland Avenue over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI North of Gsp · Structure no. 0216152

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Avenue over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Avenue over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,100 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Avenue
CrossesNj 17
Location0.67 MI North of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9496, -74.07248
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2024)
Projected traffic29,100 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Avenue over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Midland Avenue 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 Midland Avenue over Nj 17 carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Midland Avenue over Nj 17?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Avenue over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.