US Bridges

Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI East CR 53 · Structure no. 020036D

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBlue Hill Rd-Cr 94
CrossesCherry Brook
Location0.03 MI East CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.04151, -74.01267
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,880 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 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 Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Hill Rd-Cr 94 over Cherry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.