US Bridges

Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.60 Miles S. of Exit 2 · Structure no. 4000009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,560
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare is a concrete arch - deck carrying Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare 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 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 34,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,170 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalisades Ip SB
CrossesPedestrian Thorofare
Location0.60 Miles S. of Exit 2
Coordinates40.94752, -73.92252
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,560 (2023)
Projected traffic42,170 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare built?

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

What condition is Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare carry?

About 34,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Ip SB over Pedestrian Thorofare?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.