US Bridges

Grand Ave over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Just South of Nj 4 · Structure no. 020023E

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,724
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Coles Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grand Ave over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 2,724 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,268 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesColes Brook
LocationJust South of Nj 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91054, -74.03964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,724 (2024)
Projected traffic3,268 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Coles Brook carry?

About 2,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Coles Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.