US Bridges

Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.54 MI West of CR 503 · Structure no. 020036B

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMagnolia Ave
CrossesPascack Brook
Location0.54 MI West of CR 503
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.05288, -74.03498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2024)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Ave over Pascack 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Ave over Pascack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.