US Bridges

Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI W of Geo Wash Br · Structure no. 3800004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,427
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 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 12,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,412 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Ave(cr 29)
CrossesI-95
Location0.65 MI W of Geo Wash Br
RouteCity Street 29
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8562, -73.97264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,427 (2023)
Projected traffic16,412 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95 carry?

About 12,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave(cr 29) over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).