US Bridges

Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI N Hackensack River · Structure no. W11636S

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,766
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe 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 19,766 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,589 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike NS80W
CrossesBergen County Trunk Sewe
Location1.6 MI N Hackensack River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83365, -74.02219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,766 (2023)
Projected traffic30,589 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe built?

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

What condition is Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe 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 Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe carry?

About 19,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike NS80W over Bergen County Trunk Sewe?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.