US Bridges

Nj 17 Ramp L over Sheridan Ave (cr 77)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 5.3 MI N of Gsp Exit 163 · Structure no. 0217160

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 Ramp L over Sheridan Ave (cr 77) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 Ramp L over Sheridan Ave (cr 77) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17 Ramp L
CrossesSheridan Ave (cr 77)
Location5.3 MI N of Gsp Exit 163
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00859, -74.10648
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2024)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp L over Sheridan Ave (cr 77) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 17 Ramp L 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.