US Bridges

High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.94 MI East of CR 501 · Structure no. 020007D

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh ST (cr 104II)
CrossesTenakill Brook
Location0.94 MI East of CR 501
RouteCounty Highway 104II
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97491, -73.96827
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2024)
Projected traffic907 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$27,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook built?

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

What condition is High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook 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 High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns High ST (cr 104II) over Tenakill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.