Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · Hackensack R 1MI N of I80 · Structure no. 020004A
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,317
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River is a steel movable - swing carrying Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 117 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 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 19,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,570 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River carry?
About 19,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Court St. (cr 56) over Hackensack River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.