US Bridges

Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.92 Mi. S. of US 9W · Structure no. 4000012

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

About this bridge

Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road 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 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 34,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,169 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalisades Ip NB
CrossesAlpine Approach Road
Location2.92 Mi. S. of US 9W
Coordinates40.95559, -73.92036
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,560 (2023)
Projected traffic42,169 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road built?

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

What condition is Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach 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 Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road carry?

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

How long is Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Ip NB over Alpine Approach Road?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.