US Bridges

Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.30 Mi. E. of River Road · Structure no. 020004C

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
438 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 86 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 15,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,065 by 2042. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (cr 56III)
CrossesRiver Line&leonia Avenue
Location0.30 Mi. E. of River Road
RouteCounty Highway 56III
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87788, -74.02896
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,680 (2022)
Projected traffic19,065 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue 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 Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue carry?

About 15,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (cr 56III) over River Line&leonia Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.