US Bridges

Second ST over Route I-80

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.8MI W.Of I-80/I-95 Jct. · Structure no. 0226165

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second ST over Route I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second ST over Route I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,908 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond ST
CrossesRoute I-80
Location0.8MI W.Of I-80/I-95 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86677, -74.02974
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,218 (2024)
Projected traffic14,908 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second ST over Route I-80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second ST over Route I-80 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 2024.

How much traffic does Second ST over Route I-80 carry?

About 12,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Second ST over Route I-80?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Second ST over Route I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.