US Bridges

Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI N of CR 127 · Structure no. 0232158

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
831 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
77,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 67 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 77,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,233 by 2043. The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208
CrossesBlvd Ave NJT Deboer DR
Location0.2 MI N of CR 127
RouteState Highway 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95345, -74.1404
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length831 ft (253.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,228 (2023)
Projected traffic94,233 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR carry?

About 77,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR?

The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over Blvd Ave NJT Deboer DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.