US Bridges

Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.74 East of US 202 · Structure no. 020033F

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDarlington Av CR98
CrossesDarlington Brook
Location0.74 East of US 202
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07074, -74.17705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington 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 Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington Av CR98 over Darlington Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.