US Bridges

Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .5 Mi.No.Of Geo.W.Bridge · Structure no. 4000003

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,731
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 24,731 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,172 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPip Spur
CrossesPip SB & Rt 505
Location.5 Mi.No.Of Geo.W.Bridge
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85952, -73.9607
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,731 (2023)
Projected traffic30,172 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505 carry?

About 24,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Pip Spur over Pip SB & Rt 505?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.