US Bridges

Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NW of 208-4 JCT · Structure no. 0232150

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 71,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,548 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208 NB
CrossesSaddle River Road
Location0.1 MI NW of 208-4 JCT
RouteState Highway 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92722, -74.09527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,490 (2023)
Projected traffic100,548 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road carry?

About 71,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 NB over Saddle River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.