US Bridges

Njtp over Broad Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI W of 95 4-JCT · Structure no. M120900

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175,808
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtp over Broad Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtp over Broad Avenue in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 175,808 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,460 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtp
CrossesBroad Avenue
Location0.5 MI W of 95 4-JCT
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87255, -73.98028
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.8 m)
Roadway width187 ft (57 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,808 (2023)
Projected traffic219,460 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtp over Broad Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 175,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Njtp over Broad Avenue?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns Njtp over Broad Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.