US Bridges

Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI N of Nj 4 · Structure no. 020023F

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,689 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHcknsak Av (CR503)
CrossesColes Brook
Location0.3 MI N of Nj 4
RouteCounty Highway 503
Coordinates40.91097, -74.03317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,775 (2024)
Projected traffic21,689 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hcknsak Av (CR503) 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 Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook carry?

About 17,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Hcknsak Av (CR503) over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.