US Bridges

Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 400 Ft. West of CR 507 · Structure no. 020027M

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 113 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 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeside Drive
CrossesCrystal Lake Spillway
Location400 Ft. West of CR 507
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0475, -74.13407
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway 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 Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Drive over Crystal Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.