Red Mill Road over Saddle River
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 500 Feet South of Route 4 · Structure no. 020017A
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,844
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Mill Road over Saddle River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Red Mill Road over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 18,844 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,993 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Mill Road over Saddle River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Mill Road over Saddle River 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 Red Mill Road over Saddle River carry?
About 18,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Red Mill Road over Saddle River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mill Road over Saddle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.