US Bridges

Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.16 Mi. S of I-287 NB Ju · Structure no. 0233164

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 63,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,965 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208
CrossesDelaware & Ostego RR
Location0.16 Mi. S of I-287 NB Ju
RouteState Highway 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01968, -74.22137
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,076 (2023)
Projected traffic76,965 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR carry?

About 63,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over Delaware & Ostego RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.