US Bridges

Park Avenue over I-80

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI W of Njtpk Jct. · Structure no. 0226167

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 6 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesI-80
Location0.5 MI W of Njtpk Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86546, -74.02015
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over I-80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Park Avenue over 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 June 2023.

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

About 166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over I-80?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.