US Bridges

Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 5.29 Miles North of Gsp · Structure no. 0217159

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 105,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,928 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17
CrossesSheridan Ave. (cr 77)
Location5.29 Miles North of Gsp
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00984, -74.1059
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,662 (2023)
Projected traffic128,928 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77) carry?

About 105,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 over Sheridan Ave. (cr 77)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.