US Bridges

Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.01 Mi. W of Parkview Pl · Structure no. 020017J

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,237
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,712 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Lawn Avenue
CrossesJordan Brook
Location0.01 Mi. W of Parkview Pl
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94157, -74.11169
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,237 (2024)
Projected traffic13,712 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan 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 Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook carry?

About 11,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Fair Lawn Avenue over Jordan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.