US Bridges

Arnot Street over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI W of CR 40 · Structure no. 020031D

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnot Street over Saddle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arnot Street over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArnot Street
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.11 MI W of CR 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87744, -74.08739
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2024)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Arnot Street over Saddle River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnot Street 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 Arnot Street over Saddle River carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arnot Street over Saddle River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Arnot Street over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.