US Bridges

Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · .24 MI S of Hillsdale Ave · Structure no. 020027B

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,261
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,301 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKinderkamack Road
CrossesPascack Brook
Location.24 MI S of Hillsdale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 503
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99944, -74.03394
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,261 (2024)
Projected traffic11,301 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook carry?

About 9,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kinderkamack Road over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.