US Bridges

Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62)

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of Gsp&nj 4 JCT · Structure no. 361615N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,748
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,803 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkway N
CrossesParamus RD (cr 62)
Location0.5 MI SW of Gsp&nj 4 JCT
Coordinates40.92016, -74.08563
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,748 (2024)
Projected traffic66,803 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62) carry?

About 54,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62)?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway N over Paramus RD (cr 62)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.