US Bridges

Degraw Avenue over Njtp

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI N of 95-80 JCT · Structure no. M119490

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,083
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Degraw Avenue over Njtp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Degraw Avenue over Njtp in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 17,083 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,845 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDegraw Avenue
CrossesNjtp
Location0.6 MI N of 95-80 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8693, -74.00352
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,083 (2023)
Projected traffic20,845 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Degraw Avenue over Njtp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Degraw Avenue over Njtp 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 Degraw Avenue over Njtp carry?

About 17,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Degraw Avenue over Njtp?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Degraw Avenue over Njtp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.