US Bridges

Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.63 MI E of CR 87 · Structure no. 020035D

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,593
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 94 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 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSicomac Avenue
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location0.63 MI E of CR 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98892, -74.14545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2024)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sicomac Avenue over Goffle 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 Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sicomac Avenue over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.