US Bridges

Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Intersection Rt. US 9W · Structure no. 4000014

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,276
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W 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 22,276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,176 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades Ip SB
CrossesRt. US 9 W
LocationIntersection Rt. US 9W
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99726, -73.91425
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,276 (2023)
Projected traffic27,176 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W built?

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

What condition is Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W 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 SB over Rt. US 9 W carry?

About 22,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Ip SB over Rt. US 9 W?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.