US Bridges

Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI E of CR 59 · Structure no. 020023G

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook is a concrete slab carrying Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 24,330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,196 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley Ave
CrossesColes Brook
Location0.36 MI E of CR 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90905, -74.05212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,330 (2024)
Projected traffic29,196 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook carry?

About 24,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley Ave over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.