Nj 17 over Saddle River
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI N of Gsp Exit 163 · Structure no. 0216157
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144,765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 17 over Saddle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 17 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 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 144,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,810 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 17 over Saddle River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Nj 17 over Saddle River 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 Nj 17 over Saddle River carry?
About 144,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 17 over Saddle River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 17 over Saddle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.