US Bridges

W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .6 MI W of Washington Ave · Structure no. 020010A

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,367
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,870 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Madison Av.
CrossesHirshfeld Brook
Location.6 MI W of Washington Ave
RouteCounty Highway 74II
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94018, -74.00533
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,367 (2024)
Projected traffic13,870 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld 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 W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook carry?

About 11,367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W.Madison Av. over Hirshfeld Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.