US Bridges

Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill

FairPosted for load

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.32 MI N of CR 502 · Structure no. 020007B

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,449
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,190 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchralenbrg (CR39)
CrossesDwars Kill
Location0.32 MI N of CR 502
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97978, -73.97914
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,449 (2024)
Projected traffic15,190 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill 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 Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill carry?

About 12,449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Schralenbrg (CR39) over Dwars Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.