US Bridges

Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI No. Jfk Blvd Int · Structure no. 0223150

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,651 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 63
CrossesFairview Ave
Location0.25 MI No. Jfk Blvd Int
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81389, -74.00311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,481 (2023)
Projected traffic28,651 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave carry?

About 23,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 63 over Fairview Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.