US Bridges

Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.49 Mile E of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020028B

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,628 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollywood Av CR502
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.49 Mile E of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 502
Coordinates41.00114, -74.09333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2024)
Projected traffic10,628 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$56,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River 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 Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Av CR502 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.