First Street over Metzlers Brook
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Nj RTE 4 · Structure no. 020015K
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Metzlers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying First Street over Metzlers Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Metzlers Brook built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Metzlers 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 First Street over Metzlers Brook carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Metzlers Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Metzlers Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.