US Bridges

Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.2 Mi. So. of Rt. 287 · Structure no. 0218153

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 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 41,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,920 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 17 NB
CrossesNj Transit (main Line)
Location2.2 Mi. So. of Rt. 287
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07567, -74.14533
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,730 (2024)
Projected traffic50,920 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line) carry?

About 41,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 17 NB over Nj Transit (main Line)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.