NSW / SNW RWY
Carrying NSW / SNW RWY over Paterson Plank Utilities
1 MI N INTERCHANGE 16 W, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NSW / SNW RWY
The NSW / SNW RWY bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries NSW / SNW RWY over Paterson Plank Utilities. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 83,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NSW / SNW RWY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1974
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 61.6 m (202 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 83,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W113640
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NSW / SNW RWY 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 NSW / SNW RWY 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 NSW / SNW RWY?
NSW / SNW RWY in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NSW / SNW RWY inspected?
NSW / SNW RWY'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 83,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NSW / SNW RWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NSW / SNW RWY?
NSW / SNW RWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NSW / SNW RWY?
NSW / SNW RWY is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NSW / SNW RWY and does age affect safety?
NSW / SNW RWY was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.
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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