US Bridges

Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.37 MI E of Bogrt Mill R · Structure no. 020007A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,456
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 19,456 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,740 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Hook RD(C.502)
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.37 MI E of Bogrt Mill R
RouteCounty Highway 502
Coordinates40.97686, -73.98423
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,456 (2024)
Projected traffic23,740 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hook RD(C.502) 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 Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River carry?

About 19,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hook RD(C.502) over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.