US Bridges

Main Street over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 100 Ft S of Nj 4 · Structure no. 020023B

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,281
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Coles Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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.

It carries about 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,444 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesColes Brook
Location100 Ft S of Nj 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91097, -74.03983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2024)
Projected traffic6,444 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$408,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Main Street over Coles 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 Main Street over Coles Brook carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Coles Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.