US Bridges

Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

FairPosted for load

Bergen County, New Jersey · .5 Mi.West of Wyckoff Ave · Structure no. 020020B

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,704
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPulis Avenue
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location.5 Mi.West of Wyckoff Ave
RouteCity Street 0S85
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.03062, -74.17621
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,704 (2024)
Projected traffic10,620 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus 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 Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 8,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pulis Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.