CENTRAL AVE CR 85
Carrying CENTRAL AVE CR 85 over NJ 17
1.06 Mi. North of CR 507, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CENTRAL AVE CR 85
The CENTRAL AVE CR 85 bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries CENTRAL AVE CR 85 over NJ 17. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 107,111 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CENTRAL AVE CR 85 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 107,111 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0218156
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CENTRAL AVE CR 85 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CENTRAL AVE CR 85 against other structures in Bergen and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CENTRAL AVE CR 85?
CENTRAL AVE CR 85 in Bergen, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CENTRAL AVE CR 85 inspected?
CENTRAL AVE CR 85's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 107,111 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTRAL AVE CR 85 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CENTRAL AVE CR 85?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CENTRAL AVE CR 85.
Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRAL AVE CR 85?
Ownership is not specified for CENTRAL AVE CR 85 in the NBI.
How old is CENTRAL AVE CR 85 and does age affect safety?
CENTRAL AVE CR 85 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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