US Bridges

Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 6.9 MI N of Gsp Exit 163 · Structure no. 0217162

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 106,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,030 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17
CrossesE. Allendale Ave (cr 90)
Location6.9 MI N of Gsp Exit 163
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0319, -74.11094
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,570 (2024)
Projected traffic130,030 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E. Allendale Ave (cr 90) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90) 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 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90) carry?

About 106,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90)?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 over E. Allendale Ave (cr 90)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.