US Bridges

Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of CR 505 · Structure no. 020007G

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,072
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 4,072 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrington Ave
CrossesTenakill Brook
Location0.5 MI East of CR 505
RouteCounty Highway 102I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97647, -73.96781
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,072 (2024)
Projected traffic4,968 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrington Ave 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 Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook carry?

About 4,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Harrington Ave over Tenakill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.