US Bridges

Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of W. Crsnt Ave · Structure no. 020001A

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,921
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 4,921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,005 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Ave C101
CrossesRamsey Brook
Location0.2 MI E of W. Crsnt Ave
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02892, -74.13463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,921 (2024)
Projected traffic6,005 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook carry?

About 4,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Ave C101 over Ramsey Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.