US Bridges

Summit Avenue over Nj 208

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI N of Rt 89 · Structure no. 0233160

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over Nj 208 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Avenue over Nj 208 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 3,283 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesNj 208
Location1.0 MI N of Rt 89
RouteCounty Highway 0S89
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01134, -74.20254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2023)
Projected traffic3,940 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$758,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Avenue over Nj 208 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Summit 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 Summit Avenue over Nj 208 carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over Nj 208?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over Nj 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.