US Bridges

Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.01 MI N of Erie Ave. · Structure no. 020012A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesErie-Lackawanna RR
Location0.01 MI N of Erie Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83838, -74.10573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2024)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR 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 Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Erie-Lackawanna RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.