US Bridges

Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI N of Grand Av · Structure no. 020036C

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,709
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,709 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,627 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddletown RD-CR53
CrossesCherry Brook
Location0.11 MI N of Grand Av
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.04357, -74.01423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,709 (2024)
Projected traffic10,627 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 Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry 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 Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook carry?

About 8,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown RD-CR53 over Cherry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.