Linwood Avenue over Nj 17
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 4.2 MI North of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0216160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,645
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linwood Avenue over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Avenue over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 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 19,645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,970 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linwood Avenue over Nj 17 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Linwood 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 Linwood Avenue over Nj 17 carry?
About 19,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Linwood Avenue over Nj 17?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Linwood Avenue over Nj 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.