US Bridges

CR 81 over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.35 MI N of Rt 507 · Structure no. 0217165

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 over Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 81 over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,152 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 81
CrossesNj 17
Location1.35 MI N of Rt 507
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.06025, -74.12303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2023)
Projected traffic7,152 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 81 over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 81 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 81 over Nj 17 carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 81 over Nj 17?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns CR 81 over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.