US Bridges

Riverview Avenue over I-80

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of RTE 17SB · Structure no. 0225167

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,418
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Avenue over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview Avenue over I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 14,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,697 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Avenue
CrossesI-80
Location0.6 MI West of RTE 17SB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89261, -74.07624
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,418 (2023)
Projected traffic20,697 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview Avenue over I-80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Riverview Avenue over I-80 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riverview Avenue over I-80 carry?

About 14,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Avenue over I-80?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Avenue over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.