US Bridges

Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.95 Mi. N. of I-95 · Structure no. 4000006

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,249
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue 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 63,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,164 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades I.P.
CrossesE. Palisade Avenue
Location1.95 Mi. N. of I-95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87916, -73.94899
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,249 (2023)
Projected traffic77,164 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$129,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue 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 E. Palisade Avenue 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 E. Palisade Avenue carry?

About 63,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades I.P. over E. Palisade Avenue?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.