US Bridges

Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.43 Mi. S. of Exit 1 · Structure no. 4000005

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,368
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 50,368 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,459 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades I.P.
CrossesAllison Park Road
Location0.43 Mi. S. of Exit 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87305, -73.95149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,368 (2023)
Projected traffic61,459 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road 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 Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road carry?

About 50,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades I.P. over Allison Park Road?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.