US Bridges

Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI S of US 202 · Structure no. 020033B

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,185
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 114 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 13,185 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,089 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin Tpk CR507
CrossesMahwah River
Location0.12 MI S of US 202
RouteCounty Highway 507
Coordinates41.10577, -74.14886
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,185 (2024)
Projected traffic16,089 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River carry?

About 13,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Tpk CR507 over Mahwah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.