US Bridges

Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.61 MI E.Of Pascack Road · Structure no. 020027A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,429
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook 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 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 7,429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillsdale Avenue
CrossesPascack Brook
Location0.61 MI E.Of Pascack Road
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00258, -74.04558
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,429 (2022)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook built?

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

What condition is Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack 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 Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook carry?

About 7,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsdale Avenue over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.