US Bridges

Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI North of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0216155

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 34,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,910 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood Avenue
CrossesNj 17
Location3.4 MI North of Nj 4
RouteCounty Highway 80I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96997, -74.07982
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,350 (2024)
Projected traffic41,910 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17 carry?

About 34,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Avenue over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.