US Bridges

Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI SE of 208-202 JCT · Structure no. 0233161

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 57,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,546 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 208
CrossesColonial Road (cr 117)
Location1.3 MI SE of 208-202 JCT
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates41.01818, -74.21913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,121 (2023)
Projected traffic68,546 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117) 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 Colonial Road (cr 117) carry?

About 57,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over Colonial Road (cr 117)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.