US Bridges

Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI W of CR 501 · Structure no. 020008B

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,128
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,138 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave (CR74)
CrossesTenakill Brook
Location0.4 MI W of CR 501
RouteCounty Highway 74II
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94173, -73.96453
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,128 (2024)
Projected traffic11,138 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 Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave (CR74) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook carry?

About 9,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave (CR74) over Tenakill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.