US Bridges

Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.23 Mi. E. of CR 67 · Structure no. 020021B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 14,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,315 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Rvr Av CR38
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.23 Mi. E. of CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86408, -74.10167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,190 (2024)
Projected traffic17,315 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Rvr Av CR38 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River carry?

About 14,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Rvr Av CR38 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.