US Bridges

Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1 MI South of I-80 JCT · Structure no. M117830

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
458 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,529
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,746 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmerson Street
CrossesNjtp & I-80
Location1 MI South of I-80 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84918, -74.01744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,529 (2023)
Projected traffic6,746 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80 carry?

About 5,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Street over Njtp & I-80?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.