US Bridges

Nj 120 over Berrys Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .6 MI South of Rt 17 JCT · Structure no. 0238150

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 120 over Berrys Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 120 over Berrys Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 25,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,619 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 120
CrossesBerrys Creek
Location.6 MI South of Rt 17 JCT
RouteState Highway 120
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82803, -74.07942
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,094 (2024)
Projected traffic30,619 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 120 over Berrys Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 120 over Berrys Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 120 over Berrys Creek carry?

About 25,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 120 over Berrys Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 120 over Berrys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.