US Bridges

Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.9MI W of 208-4 JCT · Structure no. 0232157

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,755 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave (cr 507)
CrossesNj Route 208
Location2.9MI W of 208-4 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 507
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95018, -74.13736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,190 (2024)
Projected traffic19,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208 carry?

About 16,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave (cr 507) over Nj Route 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.