US Bridges

Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.4 Mi. N. of Nj 4 Junc. · Structure no. 0232154

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 68,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,330 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 208
CrossesNj Transit 20th Street
Location1.4 Mi. N. of Nj 4 Junc.
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates40.93405, -74.1194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,290 (2024)
Projected traffic83,330 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street carry?

About 68,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over Nj Transit 20th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.