US Bridges

Spring Street over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.04 Miles S of US 202 · Structure no. 0218150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Street over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 10,813 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,194 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Street
CrossesNj 17
Location2.04 Miles S of US 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07291, -74.1421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,813 (2023)
Projected traffic13,194 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street 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 Spring Street over Nj 17 carry?

About 10,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Nj 17?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.