US Bridges

Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.06 Mi. North of CR 507 · Structure no. 0218156

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 20,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,506 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave CR 85
CrossesNj 17
Location1.06 Mi. North of CR 507
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08079, -74.15041
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,903 (2023)
Projected traffic25,506 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Central Ave CR 85 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17 carry?

About 20,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave CR 85 over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.