US Bridges

State Street over River Line&palisades Ave

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.3MI E NJ4&HCKNSCK Rvr · Structure no. 0250163

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

State Street over River Line&palisades Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying State Street over River Line&palisades Ave in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 99 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 5 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,066 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesRiver Line&palisades Ave
Location1.3MI E NJ4&HCKNSCK Rvr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90366, -74.00608
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2023)
Projected traffic10,066 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 State Street over River Line&palisades Ave built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is State Street over River Line&palisades Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over River Line&palisades Ave carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Street over River Line&palisades Ave?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over River Line&palisades Ave?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.