US Bridges

Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI W 208-507 JCT · Structure no. 0232159

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Ave(cr 69) 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 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 12,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,655 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Ave(cr 69)
CrossesNj Route 208
Location0.7 MI W 208-507 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95821, -74.14356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,835 (2024)
Projected traffic15,655 by 2044
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208 built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Ave(cr 69) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208 carry?

About 12,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave(cr 69) over Nj Route 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.