US Bridges

Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.24 Mi. E. of CR 503 · Structure no. 020004B

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,741
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 125 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 11,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,326 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem St(cr 56III)
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.24 Mi. E. of CR 503
RouteCounty Highway 56III
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8828, -74.03657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,741 (2024)
Projected traffic14,326 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River 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 Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River carry?

About 11,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salem St(cr 56III) over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.