US Bridges

Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Haworth Ave. · Structure no. 020026M

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,566
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line is a steel truss - thru carrying Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,131 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIvy Avenue
CrossesConrail River Line
Location0.2 MI S of Haworth Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.958, -73.99179
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2024)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line carry?

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Avenue over Conrail River Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.