US Bridges

Century RD CR76 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .08 MI W of Paramus RD · Structure no. 020017D

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,019
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century RD CR76 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Century RD CR76 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,019 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,886 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentury RD CR76
CrossesSaddle River
Location.08 MI W of Paramus RD
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates40.9415, -74.09437
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,019 (2024)
Projected traffic15,886 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Century RD CR76 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century RD CR76 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 Century RD CR76 over Saddle River carry?

About 13,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Century RD CR76 over Saddle River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Century RD CR76 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.