US Bridges

Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 50 N of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 020024D

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,602
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,602 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,936 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTappan Road CR 39
CrossesTappan Run
Location50 N of Lafayette RD
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates40.98747, -73.97493
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,602 (2024)
Projected traffic12,936 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run carry?

About 10,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Tappan Road CR 39 over Tappan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.