Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI South of I-287 · Structure no. 0218162
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River 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 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 US 202 & Ramapo River 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 US 202 & Ramapo River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 17 SB over US 202 & Ramapo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.