US Bridges

Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI E. of River Rd. · Structure no. 020011B

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,316 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartha Avenue
CrossesFleischer Brook
Location0.45 MI E. of River Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89062, -74.12063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2024)
Projected traffic2,316 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Martha Avenue over Fleischer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.