US Bridges

Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.05 Mile South of I-287 · Structure no. 0218160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, 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 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 12,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,434 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamapo Ave-Cr 100
CrossesNj 17
Location1.05 Mile South of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.09396, -74.15596
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.
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 rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,649 (2023)
Projected traffic15,434 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17 built?

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

What condition is Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 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 Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17 carry?

About 12,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo Ave-Cr 100 over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.