US Bridges

Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S. of Laurence ST · Structure no. 020027E

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,364
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairview Ave
CrossesPascack Brook
Location0.1 MI S. of Laurence ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.99887, -74.03523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2024)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Ave over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.