US Bridges

Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W11272B

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,596
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 22,596 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,950 by 2043. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk INT.16W ST
CrossesBerrys Creek Canal
LocationInterchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79901, -74.07614
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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,596 (2023)
Projected traffic31,950 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal 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 Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal carry?

About 22,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk INT.16W ST over Berrys Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.