US Bridges

Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .9MI W of 208-4 JCT · Structure no. 0232152

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, 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 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,556 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorlot Ave (cr 78)
CrossesNj Route 208
Location.9MI W of 208-4 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93163, -74.11165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2023)
Projected traffic8,556 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$825,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208 built?

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

What condition is Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208 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 Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208 carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Morlot Ave (cr 78) over Nj Route 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.