US Bridges

Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 350 Ft. West of Grove ST · Structure no. 020035C

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,328
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook is a concrete frame carrying Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,501 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenwood Avenue
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location350 Ft. West of Grove ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.99563, -74.15071
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2023)
Projected traffic6,501 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Avenue over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.