US Bridges

Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.54 MI East of US Rt 46 · Structure no. 020031F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,333
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 16,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,599 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOutwater Ln-Cr 42
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.54 MI East of US Rt 46
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates40.88894, -74.08181
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,333 (2024)
Projected traffic19,599 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outwater Ln-Cr 42 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 Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River carry?

About 16,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Outwater Ln-Cr 42 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.