US Bridges

S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI W of Polify RD · Structure no. 0226152

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
514 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 20,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,656 by 2043. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Summit AVE(CR57)
CrossesI-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB
Location0.35 MI W of Polify RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8774, -74.06455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,546 (2023)
Projected traffic24,656 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB carry?

About 20,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S.Summit AVE(CR57) over I-80 Ramp L & NJ17 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.