US Bridges

Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI E of Liberty RD · Structure no. 020003B

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,929
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 5,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,234 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Lane (cr S68)
CrossesMetzlers Brook
Location0.11 MI E of Liberty RD
RouteCounty Highway 0S68
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91121, -73.99061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,929 (2024)
Projected traffic7,234 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook carry?

About 5,929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Lane (cr S68) over Metzlers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.