US Bridges

Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI North of Gsp · Structure no. 0216161

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5 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 7,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,670 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParamus RD (CR62I)
CrossesNj 17
Location4.5 MI North of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 62I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98271, -74.08865
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,925 (2024)
Projected traffic9,670 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 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$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Paramus RD (CR62I) 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 Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17 carry?

About 7,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Paramus RD (CR62I) over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.