US Bridges

Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI SE of 208-CO 502 · Structure no. 0233152

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 12,168 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,601 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Hill Avenue
CrossesNj 208
Location1.9 MI SE of 208-CO 502
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98695, -74.16793
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,168 (2023)
Projected traffic14,601 by 2043
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208 carry?

About 12,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hill Avenue over Nj 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.