US Bridges

Palisades Ip NB over Route US 9 W

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Intersection Rt. US 9W · Structure no. 4000015

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
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Ip NB over Route US 9 W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palisades Ip NB over Route 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 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalisades Ip NB
CrossesRoute US 9 W
LocationIntersection Rt. US 9W
Coordinates40.99728, -73.91386
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,276 (2024)
Projected traffic27,176 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Ip NB over Route US 9 W built?

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

What condition is Palisades Ip NB over Route 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 NB over Route US 9 W carry?

About 22,276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Ip NB over Route 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Ip NB over Route US 9 W?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.