US Bridges

Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI S. of Goffle RD · Structure no. 020035A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,839
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 10,839 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,226 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ave (cr 87)
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location0.12 MI S. of Goffle RD
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98242, -74.13907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,839 (2024)
Projected traffic13,226 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 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 Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook 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 Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook carry?

About 10,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ave (cr 87) over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.