US Bridges

Terrace Avenue over Saddle River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.22 Mi. SE of CR 40 · Structure no. 020031C

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,721
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrace Avenue over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terrace Avenue over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,466 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTerrace Avenue
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.22 Mi. SE of CR 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86946, -74.09023
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,721 (2022)
Projected traffic4,466 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Terrace Avenue over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terrace Avenue over Saddle River 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 Terrace Avenue over Saddle River carry?

About 3,721 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Terrace Avenue over Saddle River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Terrace Avenue over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.