US Bridges

Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI N of CR 101 · Structure no. 020033E

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,838
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 126 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 10,838 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyckoff Av (cr 87)
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location0.23 MI N of CR 101
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0237, -74.1675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,838 (2024)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 10,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wyckoff Av (cr 87) over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.