US Bridges

W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.75 Mi. S. of CR 507 · Structure no. 020001C

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,668
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,668 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,796 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Cresc Ave (CR81)
CrossesRamsey Brook
Location1.75 Mi. S. of CR 507
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates41.03181, -74.13607
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,668 (2024)
Projected traffic11,796 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook carry?

About 9,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W Cresc Ave (CR81) over Ramsey Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.