Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line)
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 2.2 Miles South of I-287 · Structure no. 0218154
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 40,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,080 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line) built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Nj 17 SB 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 SB over Nj Transit (main Line) carry?
About 40,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line)?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 17 SB over Nj Transit (main Line)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.