US Bridges

Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI E of CR 505 · Structure no. 020008A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,722
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant Avenue
CrossesTenakill Brook
Location0.68 MI E of CR 505
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94557, -73.9656
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,722 (2024)
Projected traffic8,202 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Avenue 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 Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook carry?

About 6,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Avenue over Tenakill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.