US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI N of I-95 & I-80 · Structure no. M120460

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,608 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
185,947
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 185,947 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,543 by 2043. The structure is 1,608 ft (490.1 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesGrnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr
Location1.5 MI N of I-95 & I-80
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.87584, -73.99004
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,608 ft (490.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,947 (2023)
Projected traffic220,543 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr 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 Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr carry?

About 185,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr?

The structure is 1,608 ft (490.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Grnd Av Flt Rck Bk Nrr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.