US Bridges

Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI W. of Brookway Av · Structure no. 020015L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,805
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 15,805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,286 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglewood Ave CS37
CrossesMetzlers Brook
Location0.04 MI W. of Brookway Av
RouteCounty Highway 0S37
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89619, -73.98487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,805 (2024)
Projected traffic19,286 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Englewood Ave CS37 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook carry?

About 15,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Englewood Ave CS37 over Metzlers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.