ROUTE 3
ROUTE 3 in 1.25 MI.West W.Spur Njtpk, Bergen County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1945, the bridge carries 135K vehicles daily on ROUTE 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR.
ROUTE 3 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 55/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1945, making it 81 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. ROUTE 3 carries an average daily traffic count of 134,850 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Service RD Berrys Ck RR. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
ROUTE 3 is a 81-year-old bridge located 1.25 MI.West W.Spur Njtpk in Bergen County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 135K vehicles per day. Built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 312.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
ROUTE 3 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
ROUTE 3 was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 81 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
ROUTE 3 carries approximately 135K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 312.1 meters long and located on ROUTE 3 in 1.25 MI.West W.Spur Njtpk, Bergen County, New Jersey.
No, ROUTE 3 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
ROUTE 3 is located 1.25 MI.West W.Spur Njtpk in Bergen County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR. Its coordinates are 40.810539, -74.093719. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
ROUTE 3 carries ROUTE 3 over Service RD Berrys Ck RR. The bridge is 312.1 meters long and was built in 1945, with reconstruction in 1996.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.