US Bridges

Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0216159

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 20,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,620 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesVan Emburgh Ave (cr 71)
Location0.05 MI East of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 110I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98, -74.08365
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,178 (2024)
Projected traffic24,620 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71) 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 Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71) carry?

About 20,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over Van Emburgh Ave (cr 71)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.