US Bridges

Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · .08 MI West of CR 507 · Structure no. 020028A

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,438
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 120 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,415 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Avenue
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location.08 MI West of CR 507
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99795, -74.11295
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2024)
Projected traffic5,415 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.