US Bridges

Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.6 Ni N Hackensack River · Structure no. M117270

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,515
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 17,515 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,372 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBergen Turnpike
CrossesNjtpk SN80&95 NS80&95
Location1.6 Ni N Hackensack River
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84099, -74.01867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,515 (2023)
Projected traffic21,372 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95 carry?

About 17,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bergen Turnpike over Njtpk SN80&95 NS80&95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.