US Bridges

Rt 502 over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI W of Gsp · Structure no. 0217158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 502 over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 502 over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,460 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,770 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 502
CrossesNj 17
Location2.3 MI W of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00178, -74.10172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,460 (2024)
Projected traffic12,770 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 502 over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 502 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 Rt 502 over Nj 17 carry?

About 10,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 502 over Nj 17?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 502 over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.